Research, detect and analyse micro-organisms that occur in food, and develop methods to detect and manage their effects on food quality and food safety.
Alternative Titles
- Food Scientist
Tasks
- Test samples from food products and production lines, isolating and identifying the microbes
- Prevent and control the spread of harmful microbes in the food industry
- Advise the government on public health policies
- Investigate how micro-organisms can be used to improve and enhance the quality of food products
Personal Requirements
- organisational skills
- communication skills
- problem solving skills
- analytical skills
- computer skills
- negotiation skills
