Food Science and Technology

SUMMARY

Food science develops from various disciplines such as biology, biochemistry and chemical engineering in an attempt to improve food products and better understand the processing of food. Food scientists study the physical, chemical and microbiological part of food. Technologists & Food Scientists use principles of engineering, chemistry, microbiology and other sciences to confirm food safety and agricultural productivity. The scientist discovers new source of food, examines nutrition content and finds various ways to process, preserve and package food. So, food scientists play a vital role in improving the quality of the food that we eat daily.

What All You Can Do (Job Roles / Career Options)

  • Food Scientist

  • Food Technologist

  • Quality Control/Assurance Officer

  • Food Safety Analyst

  • Product Development Specialist

  • Sensory Scientist

  • Food Microbiologist

  • Nutrition Analyst

  • Research & Development (R&D) Officer

  • Packaging Technologist

  • Food Process Engineer

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Flavor Chemist

  • Food Production Manager

  • Food Inspector / Food Auditor

Work Description

  • Researching and developing new food products

  • Studying food processing, preservation, and packaging methods

  • Improving nutritional value and shelf life of food products

  • Ensuring food safety through microbiological and chemical testing

  • Conducting sensory evaluation and quality control

  • Applying engineering, chemistry, and biochemistry principles to food production

  • Monitoring and implementing food safety regulations (like FSSAI, FDA, HACCP, ISO22000, etc.)

Skills Required

    • Scientific knowledge (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering)

    • Lab and Analytical Skills (HPLC, GC-MS, Spectroscopy, etc.)

    • Understanding of Food Laws and Standards (FSSAI, FDA, EFSA, Codex, HACCP, ISO22000)

    • Attention to detail & problem-solving

    • Data interpretation and reporting

    • Good communication & teamwork skills

    • R&D and Innovation mindset

    • Quality Assurance techniques

    • Process optimization

    • Packaging technology knowledge

    • Optional: Software knowledge (SAP, LIMS, etc.)