Food Chemist Jobs
A food chemist conducts research and analyses concerning the chemistry of foods and beverages in order to develop and improve those foods and beverages. A food chemist investigates the chemical, microbiological, physical, and sensory nature of food, applying his or her knowledge in the development, processing, preserving, packaging, distribution, and storing of foodstuffs. A food chemist experiments with natural and synthetic materials to develop new foods, additives, preservatives, anti-adulteration agents, and related products. A food chemist studies the effects of various methods of processing, preservation, and packaging on the composition and properties -- such as color, texture, aroma, taste, shelf life, and nutritive content -- of food products. A food chemist tests food and beverage samples to ensure compliance with food laws and standards of quality and purity. A food chemist studies the properties of proteins, starches, fats, and carbohydrates to determine how each type of substance works in a food system.
A food chemist job requires a bachelor’s degree in food technology. A food chemist should have at least three years of experience in an accredited food chemistry laboratory performing nutritional and quality testing on meat and dairy products. A good odor memory is also very helpful. A food chemist likewise needs to be patient and persistent, as it can take months of trials to produce a new product or improve an existing one.
A food chemist conducts research and analyses concerning the chemistry of foods and beverages in order to develop and improve those foods and beverages. A food chemist investigates the chemical, microbiological, physical, and sensory nature of food, applying his or her knowledge in the development, processing, preserving, packaging, distribution, and storing of foodstuffs. A food chemist experiments with natural and synthetic materials to develop new foods, additives, preservatives, anti-adulteration agents, and related products. A food chemist studies the effects of various methods of processing, preservation, and packaging on the composition and properties -- such as color, texture, aroma, taste, shelf life, and nutritive content -- of food products. A food chemist tests food and beverage samples to ensure compliance with food laws and standards of quality and purity. A food chemist studies the properties of proteins, starches, fats, and carbohydrates to determine how each type of substance works in a food system.
A food chemist job requires a bachelor’s degree in food technology. A food chemist should have at least three years of experience in an accredited food chemistry laboratory performing nutritional and quality testing on meat and dairy products. A good odor memory is also very helpful. A food chemist likewise needs to be patient and persistent, as it can take months of trials to produce a new product or improve an existing one.
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USA-MO-Saint Charles | |
Food Regulatory Affairs Specialist
.... best in the industry. Kelly Scientific Resources has an exciting contract position available in the St. Louis, Missouri area, for an experienced Regulatory Affairs Associate with experience in the fo.... |
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| Jan 10, 12 | |
USA-MD-White Marsh | |
Director, Regulatory Affairs/Food Industry
.... in the food industry. We are recruiting for a direct hire Regulatory Affairs Director to be accountable for policies and procedures insuring company compliance with all applicable global regulatory/.... |
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| Jan 10, 12 | |
USA-IN-Greenfield | |
Research Associate III Nutritional Chemistry & Food Safety
.... deliver life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to people around the world. Our commitment to this mission has resulted in Covance’s impressive history of company stability and growth. We’ve achieve.... |
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| Jan 10, 12 | |
USA-IN-Greenfield | |
Research Assistant II Nutritional Chemistry & Food Safety
.... deliver life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to people around the world. Our commitment to this mission has resulted in Covance’s impressive history of company stability and growth. We’ve achieve.... |
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| Jan 02, 12 | |
USA-TX-Austin | |
Product Management Leader Food Safety Testing
.... Leader Food Safety /Testing Job Description The food safety testing business is one of the fastest growing and most exciting businesses within the overall company portfolio. It is a critical growth .... |
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