Job Options in Food Science, Technology & Engineering
Analytical Chemist
Job description:
 Quality, Environmental and Food Safety Programmes: Performing qualitative and quantitative measurements used to assure compliance with environmental and other regulations; to assure the safety and quality of raw materials, finished products and water; and to provide chemical measurements essential to processing.
Qualifications and competencies required:
A relevant tertiary qualification (for example):
B. Technology (Food),
B. Consumer & Applied Science,
Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Human Nutrition) .
Analytical, good communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, project management skills, and familiarity with relevant instrumentation, systems and software.
Starting salary:
$40,000
Mid career salary:
$55,000
Career prospects:
Analytical chemists are currently in short supply in New Zealand, so job prospects are excellent.
Your career path can lead into R&D management, technical management, quality management.
Typical companies to work for:
AsureQuality
Cadbury
Eurofins
Fonterra
Frucor
Heinz Wattie's
Nestle
Orica
Tip Top Ice Cream Co.
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