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Avg. salary range
$84k–$95k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Food scientists use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods. They analyze food content to determine nutrient levels, discover new food sources, and research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful. Food scientists apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.
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Where you could work
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What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Quality Control
Are you good at responding to feedback? Are you able to repeat a task with consistent results?
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's is a post-secondary undergraduate degree. Historically, the term “college degree” meant a bachelor's or traditional four-year degree. Bachelor's degrees usually take between four and six years to complete.
Compensation
North Central
Washington
Low
$62,800
Average
$86,900
High
$102,700
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long, Monday through Friday.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$88,500
Overall Rank
64th
out of 199 careers
In STEM
9th
out of 19 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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