Food Scientists And Technologist is a Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences job with over 4,894 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Food Scientists And Technologists are hired by companies in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry. The average H1B Food Scientists And Technologists job lasts 1,044 days.
Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 7 | $87,324 |
| All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 7 | $82,909 |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 7 | $52,419 |
| Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $66,949 |
| Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing | 6 | $61,119 |
| Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing | 6 | $58,347 |
| Packaging and Labeling Services | 6 | $53,720 |
| Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying | 6 | $79,928 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 6 | $64,078 |
| Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing | 6 | $77,830 |