Professional Highlight
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Career: Food Scientist
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Description:
"Agricultural and food scientists play an important role in maintaining and expanding the nation’s food supply. Many work in basic or applied research and development. Basic research seeks to understand the biological and chemical processes by which crops and livestock grow. Applied research uses this knowledge to discover ways to improve the quality, quantity, and safety of agricultural products.
Many agricultural and food scientists work with little supervision, forming their own hypotheses and developing research methods accordingly. In addition, they often lead teams of technicians or students who help in their research. Agricultural and food scientists who are employed in private industry may need to travel between different sites to perform various duties for their employers."
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Resources:
IFT (Institute of Food Technology): Career Center
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Programs and Career Paths:
Penn State: Potential Career Paths and Salaries
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Washington State: Food Science Career Paths
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http://www.ift.org/Knowledge-Center/Learn-About-Food-Science/Day-In-The-Life/Disney-and-IFT.aspx
Career: Food Scientist
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Description:
"Agricultural and food scientists play an important role in maintaining and expanding the nation’s food supply. Many work in basic or applied research and development. Basic research seeks to understand the biological and chemical processes by which crops and livestock grow. Applied research uses this knowledge to discover ways to improve the quality, quantity, and safety of agricultural products.
Many agricultural and food scientists work with little supervision, forming their own hypotheses and developing research methods accordingly. In addition, they often lead teams of technicians or students who help in their research. Agricultural and food scientists who are employed in private industry may need to travel between different sites to perform various duties for their employers."
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Resources:
IFT (Institute of Food Technology): Career Center
Programs and Career Paths:
