Food Scientist Career Research and Resources
University of Minnesota
• Evaluate storage stability of a commercial spray dried hen egg yolk powder • Design storage experiments and measure physicochemical parameters using various methods • Analyze data and calculate kinetics of the quality loss • Utilize lab techniques of sealers, blenders, water activity meter, absorption analyzer, DSC, and CE
Avg. Salary: $47,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
United States Distilled Products
• Assisted R&D and QC personnel in preparing samples for tastings, shelf life studies, and sensory analysis • Developed new products and updated current products within given specifications for internal and external customers • Supported QC and R&D in analyzing prototypes and finished goods • Documented all project formulas and testing results
Avg. Salary: $47,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
University of Minnesota
• Improved the functionality and bioactivity of wheat bran using multiple treatments • Designed experiments to optimize the treatments conditions • Determined the optimized condition using various statistical tools • Collaborated with cross-function food groups • Utilized lab techniques of HPLC, High Pressure Homogenization, viscometer, and Freeze drier
Avg. Salary: $47,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
Wing Nien Foods
Participated in food development including revising formula and checking indexes of samples Assisted in pre-operation and production line checks including microbiological index, net weight, package size and labeling inspection Organized and compiled documents for label reviews Updated information on GMO, allergen and country of origin for ingredients Completed independent study of viscosity
Avg. Salary: $37,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co.,Ltd.
Assisted in sample pretreatment during product research and development Rotated in four laboratories including spectroscopy, GC, HPLC and fundamental research laboratory Quantitative determination of chemical elements in water by AAS Measured plasticizer content in milk powder and packaging by GC and catechins content in tea beverages by HPLC
Avg. Salary: $37,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
Boresha International, Inc.
Identify, research, and drive the company’s scientific trends in obesity, nutrition, and weight loss/ management. Partner with key stakeholders, particularly with marketing, operation, and legal to develop strategies to achieve revenue and program efficacy goals for weight management concepts and claims. Design research and testing programs (clinical trials) to develop claims, improve consumer efficacy, and length of sta...
Avg. Salary: $170,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc.
In charge of manufacturing company's nutraceutical and herbal ingredients, support customers on technical application of these ingredients, manage vendors relation and contract manufacturing sites. Directed companies Total Quality Management system.
Avg. Salary: $170,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Shaklee Corporation
Leading a team of professionals to transfer the process technology of new developed products from bench top to manufacturing. Conducted Process validation to ensure products uniformity and quality. Assessed alternate ingredients for the purpose of cost savings.
Avg. Salary: $170,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Texas A&M University
Conduct research on natural color stability and health benefits; prepare and lecture courses
Avg. Salary: $15,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Kellogg's
Increase shelf life of products; Research ingredient replacement; Learn new techniques and participate in team meetings
Avg. Salary: $15,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
