Científico alimentario
Food scientists develop scientific studies and research hypotheses for the investigation of foods and their processing. This research might involve studying the molecular makeup of food, improving food sustainability or enhancing nutritional content. They do this by creating research hypotheses, carrying out experiments, analyzing data and writing reports based on conclusions they have discovered.
Futuro mercado laboral
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Feria
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Bien
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Excelente
Empleadores típicos:
Food scientists work for agricultural, chemical and food production companies. Additionally, they may work for research firms, governmental organizations, colleges and universities.
Organizaciones y asociaciones profesionales sugeridas:
- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos
- Sociedad de Garantía de Calidad
- Sociedad de Nutrición y Ciencias de la Alimentación
Salario:
$61,000?
Conexiones SAE:
¿Qué responsabilidades tendré?
- Research the chemical composition, structure and properties of food
- Develop scientific studies and research hypotheses for projects and investigations
- Preparar propuestas para garantizar la financiación de la investigación
- Improve and develop food products and processes
- Conduct analytical tests on foods in a lab setting
- Analizar los datos de investigación recopilados utilizando métodos estadísticos y programas informáticos.
- Consult with food companies and government agencies on the production of food
- Study the nutritional and human/animal health impact of foods
- Colaborar con otros científicos
- Tomar notas durante la experimentación utilizando un cuaderno de laboratorio electrónico, registro de lotes y/o protocolos.
- Work with the appropriate regulatory and compliance agencies (e.g., FDA), as needed
- Conduct reviews of scientific literature and apply findings to your research
- Communicate research findings to the scientific community, food producers and the public
- Presentar investigaciones a revistas académicas y editoriales
- Present presentations on research findings and new techniques at conferences
Cursos de bachillerato recomendados:
- educación agrícola
- ciencias de la familia y del consumidor
- química
- biología
- matemáticas
- estadísticas
Formación requerida:
A bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science or a related field is required to become a food scientist. There are some positions, especially those that are more research-driven, that require a master’s or doctorate degree.
