How To Become a Food Science Technician

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Food Science Technicians or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Food Science Technicians what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Food science technicians typically need an associate’s degree in biology, animal science, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Some food science technician positions require a bachelor’s degree.

How hard is it

You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Food Science Technician. For example, an electrician must complete three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need 1 or 2 years of on-the-job training and informal training with experienced workers. These careers usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Similar careers include hydroelectric production managers, travel agents, electricians, court reporters, and medical assistants.

License and certifications

No license or certification required for Food Science Technicians

Skills required

We asked other Food Science Technicians if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Food Science Technicians are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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