Food Scientist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Food Scientist:

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry or a related field.
Ability to use internal and external sources to make technical scientific advances.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to travel overnight, and to work night and weekend shifts for special projects.
Proven ability of working in a laboratory.
Knowledge and understanding of data science.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Food Scientist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Food Scientist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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