Explore Careers Think Career Profile Food Scientist Holland Code: Think Everything in food is science. The only subjective part is when you eat it. Alton Brown In A Nutshell I research different aspects of food to help improve it. I use what I know about chemistry and biology to help make food in better ways. I write reports and give ideas to companies on how to make their food healthier without making it more expensive. Swipe Potential Salary Range $38,000 - 74,000 Annually Which provinces would this job be in? AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland & Labrador NS Nova Scotia ON Ontario PEI Prince Edward Island QC Quebec SK Saskwatchewan My work is divided between the lab and the office. In the lab, I do most of the hands-on research and data collection. In the office, I analyze that data and write reports, which is a much quieter and more focused environment. Workplace Indoor Job Requirements & Duties Do experiments on ingredients or products to test for safety and nutrition Decide which preservation methods work best for different foods based on their chemistry Figure out ways to improve products by enhancing their nutrition, shelf life, or packaging Determine the nutritional value of products for packaging Organize sensory tests to get feedback on flavour and texture Write reports about the results of experiments and suggest how companies should move forward with their production Education & Training A university degree in food science, food technology, or a related field is required for this job. A master’s degree can give candidates a valuable advantage. 100all Job Outlook The outlook for this job is fair. There will be many job openings, but also a lot of competition for those positions. Related School Subjects Science Ed. Prof. et Tech. Career Education What words come to mind when thinking about this career? Nutrition Chemistry Research Experimenting Food Important Skills Research As a food scientist, the goal is to conduct research and investigations about food. Having a careful, research-focused mindset is an important part of the job. Artboard 32@5x Problem Solving Sometimes in food science, answers don’t come quickly. It’s important to be someone who keeps working until the problem is solved. Detail-Oriented When working with food, it’s often the little details like nuances in smell or taste that make a difference, so being observant with details is a must. interpersonal-man-people-communication-Relation Interpersonal Building professional relationships is part of the job, so being comfortable talking with customers, industry experts, and technicians is important. Swipe The Best Things About This Job Are… Pays Well Helps Others Continuous Learning Has Business Perks Making a Difference in the World Similar Careers Dietitian Agricultural Scientist Agriculture & Food Inspector Helpful Links AgCareers.com - Food Science Product Development Food Scientist YouTube - Occupational Video - Food Scientist YouTube - Food Scientist -- Get Ready for Your Career snapAG- Antibiotics in Food snapAG- Food Additives snapAG- Genetic Engineering and Human Health snapAG- GMO Foods Career Glossary Shelf Life Sensory References Average Food Scientist Salary in Canada. (No Date). Food Scientist or Technologist. (No Date). Food Technologist in Canada. (2020). Disclaimer All career information has been gathered from a variety of sources and compiled to provide a general idea as to what each career could entail. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is committed to doing our best to ensure the information is current and reliable. However, we will not be liable for the accuracy of the information. Please contact us if you notice errors or would like to provide feedback.