Food Science Technicians
O*NET Code: 19-4013.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
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💼 Also Known As
Beer BrewerBiotechnicianBottle House QC Technician (Bottle House Quality Control Technician)Butter Fat TesterCentral Laboratory Technician (CLT)Cheese TesterCream TesterDairy and Food Laboratory Assistant (Dairy and Food Lab Assist)Dairy Laboratory Technician (Dairy Lab Tech)Dairy Technician (Dairy Tech)Dairy TechnologistDairy TesterData Control AssistantFermentologistFlavor Technician (Flavor Tech)Food AnalystFood Products TesterFood QC Technician (Food Quality Control Technician)Food Quality Technician (Food Quality Tech)Food Safety QA Tech (Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician)
⚡ Skills (14)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Science3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Coordination3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
+ 4 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (24)
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
0Apache JMeter
Object or component oriented development software
0Apache Struts
Web platform development software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Graphical user interface GUI design software
Graphical user interface development software
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0IBM Lotus Notes
Electronic mail software
0IBM WebSphere
Cloud-based management software
0Oracle WebLogic Server
Application server software
0Presentation software
Presentation software
0Red Hat WildFly
Application server software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Structure query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Food Science Technicians → Microbiologists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (68% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Science
Current: 3Target: 5
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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