Food Science Technicians

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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.

What a food science technician does

Become a food science technician

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good food science technician

  • Reading work related information.
  • Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $22 per hour with an average salary of $45,200 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $18 and $24 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $38,400 and $50,500 per year.

Food Science Technician job outlook

  • There are 303 workers in this occupation in Washington.

Education needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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