Food Technologists - Career Queries

Dear friend, thank you for your question, here you have not mentioned your academic qualifications and what are you doing now a days. But from your question, it seems that that either you are pursuing [Food technology][1] course or you have completed it. A food technologist is involved in developing and improving the existing food products. They also set standards for producing, packaging and marketing food. They study the chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry and [engineering][2] and other scientific subjects to study the process of food deterioration. The typical [salary of food technologis

1 answer Vivek Kumar in Food Technologists category

On paper, food technologists in private colleges, universities, and institutions are paid well, but in practice, they are paid far less. free games A food technologist with an MTech degree can work in the government sector, but only on research projects. In this case, the remuneration is fixed, for example, Rs. 18,000 for the first two years with HRA (depending on the type of city), and Rs. 21,000 in the third year. Additionally, it varies from project to project.  

3 answers in Food Technologists category

Dear FriendIt is good to know that you are interested to understand the work culture in Multinational brand at food technologist level. Indeed MNC has vibrant and splendid approach to claim the product oriented job and that is why they ask you same thing from your candidature, even they are not interested to waste the time in explaining the nature and responsibilities of job after joining rather they expect the readily available package within you so that you will start to perform just after the joining on very first day. This is the first and foremost difference at MNC level whereas govt job

1 answer manojjnu Kumar in Food Technologists category

Dear friend, you have asked a very practical question. Here you have not mentioned your academic qualifications and what you are doing at present. Technically speaking  a food technologist is  person holding a degree (bachelor) in Food Science and technology. The food technologist develop and improve existing food products and set standards for improving the texture, flavor, aroma, quality of a food product. The food technologist uses the microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry and engineering techniques to study the food deterioration. A food technologist may perform the following ta

2 answers manojjnu Kumar in Food Technologists category

Dear Aspirant, for a [food technology][1] student, there are many institutes and universities in India, where he or she can carry out the internship program. But as you have mentioned internship you think, that it is supposed to be done in last semester of the degree program?? But still you wish to peruse, or may be as per the course curriculum of your university of institute, it may required for second or third year student. Let me give you some lists of institute, where you can find the opportunity to carry out your internship program. 1. Central Food Technological Research Institute, M

1 answer Vivek Kumar in Food Technologists category

Dear Aspirant, as a [food technologist][1], you have a bright career opportunities. [Food technologists are employed by a variety of public and private sectors][2] including food manufacturing and retail companies, universities, research institutions and consultancies. A food technologist can or have the opportunities to work  in a wide area of settings, such as kitchen, factories, laboratories and offices. Therefore the responsibilities may vary  but includes;Liaising with market staffGenerating new products ideasEvaluating and inspecting suppliersEnsuring that stringent food sa

1 answer Vivek Kumar in Food Technologists category

Dear FriendBuilding a professional resume is very impotant approach to shwcase your potentials earned from your academic and professinal journey. First you try to understand the common requirement for an avaerage CV which carry the general information starting from educational details to professional experiences. You are advised to download the sample cv from any online portol which will help you to opt any stylish format which must be from any genuine and relevent resource. Thogh you must be knowing about your professional achievemnts which are required for food technology. Accordingly you ha

2 answers Vivek Kumar in Food Technologists category

Dear Aspirant, to get a job of food technologist, you should have a degree in Food technology or food science. Now the degrees for a food technologist also differs as Bachelor then Master degree and finally a doctoral degree.The bachelor degree will definitely let you have an entry into an organization, but with a masters degree you will have more and better opportunities and with a doctoral degree you will have much much better job prospectus. Basically the Food Technology is a broad term, it includes Dairy technology, meat technology and other food technology.There are many universities in I

1 answer Vivek Kumar in Food Technologists category

Dear Aspirant, technically speaking, there is no difference in a [Food technology][1] degree from India and abroad. Both the degrees are are at the same level. Practically speaking, there is lot of difference in obtaining [Food technology degree from India and abroad][2]. If you obtain a degree from abroad, specially from US, Canada, Australia or England then definitely you will be having an edge over a degree from other countries. You will have better chances of job in western hemisphere and specially in Middle East countries. If you want to work in countries out side India, then degree i

1 answer Vivek Kumar in Food Technologists category

Dear Aspirant, I believe that you have a bachelor degree in Food technology. A bachelor degree will open job avenues for you in India and abroad. But the bachelor degree will let you to attain a beginner position in any company. If you are serious to progress in five years than you have to do something else also. As a simple food technologist, you will be able to work as technical person and you will have chances of growth in technical lines only. Means thereby the persons from management or administration lines can command a technical person. To overcome this problem, in my suggestion you sho

1 answer Vivek Kumar in Food Technologists category

Dear Aspirant, from your question it seems that you have bachelor degree in [Food Technology][1] and you are in dilemma, where to work, in India or USA. The [scope of food technologist][2] is increasing day by day, because new and new food companies are coming in market. These companies look for food technologists for a particular job. The difference is also there, what company you wish to join, is it a big or small company?. whether you are you going to work as quality control or other job inside laboratories or field  job. A big company in India, with a good turn over will pay to hand

1 answer Vivek Kumar in Food Technologists category

Dear Aspirant, you have not mentioned, which degree you have obtained, a bachelor or a master or a doctoral degree. From your question, it seems that you have bachelors degree and now you are looking for jobs. A bachelor degree in [Food Technology][1] has great scope, specially in industrial sector.You can try in Food industries (Dabur and many more), dairy industry (Mother Dairy, Paras, etc.) , beverages industries (Mohan Meakin etc), meat industry and other industries involved in fermentation process. Depending upon your interest you have to choose the industry. Initially you have to [w

1 answer Vivek Kumar in Food Technologists category

Dear Aspirant, I believe that you have a [bachelor degree in Food Technology][1] and you are looking after [career opportunities][2]. Your degree in Food Technology can fetch you good number of jobs, specially in Industrial sector. You can look for career opportunities in dairy industries (Mother dairy, Cream bell, Paras, Sudha etc), Meat industry (many are in South India), fermentation industries, Food industries (Dabur etc), Beverages industries (involved in beer, wine and liquor fermentation). Now it depends upon your interest, you have to choose the industry. Since you are  garduate

2 answers manojjnu Kumar in Food Technologists category

After BSc there are plenty of opportunities for career. Industrial or Microbiology or Food Technology or MBA are very diverse and different areas for mastering. I think you would do a SWOT about what interests you have currently and what are your academic strong points before deciding on which MSc to pursue. Biotechnology / microbiology and food technology all the three are very exciting and evergreen areas for masters and also for careers and jobs. It depends on which will excite you more and for that as I said earlier you will have to sit and think calmly about your strenghts, weakness, thre

1 answer Dr. Anand Wadadekar, PhD in Food Technologists category

Hi, [Food Technology][1] attracts a large number of students because of its novelty as an educational course and also because of the growing [demand for food technologies in today's world][2] of packaged and fast foods. Food technologists are mainly required in hotels, food industries, rice mill, distillation and packaging industries. [Eligibility criteria for food technologist][3] is 10+2 with physics, chemistry, biology or mathematics.There are a large number of food technology colleges all over the world but it would have been better if you could give me the location you are interested

1 answer Jyoti B Dhingra in Food Technologists category

Hi,Interpersonal skills are a must for any field. Good interpersonal skills along with right quality of academic record takes you to the height you desire in your career.Food Technologist also needs to be good in interpersonal skills. A number of interpersonal skills required in this field are as follows-- Active listeningYou need to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions.- WritingCommunicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.- Reading comprehensionUnderstanding written sentences

1 answer Jyoti B Dhingra in Food Technologists category

The academic record does matter while looking for a [job as food technologist][1]. the [food technologists][2] has various career options such as - production supervisor- are responsible for every aspect of the finished food product quality assurancemanagers/ supervisors/ technicians- are responsible for ensuring the quality of food through out the while production processlaboratory supervisors/ technicians- often holds very responsible positions, assuring the quality of food leaving the manufacturer. they carry out or supervise quality tests such as microbiological and chemical analyses be

1 answer Preeti Taneja in Food Technologists category

Food technologists and scientists usually work in the food processing industry, universities, or the government sector to create and improve food products. They use their knowledge of chemistry, physics, engineering, microbiology, biotechnology and other sciences to develop new or better ways of preserving , processing , packaging , storing and delivering foods. Food technologists have bright prospects in salaried jobs in the public sector and private sector.Research into and and development of newer varieties of protein rich foods, supplementary foods, foods that are substitutes for items suc

1 answer Preeti Taneja in Food Technologists category

Food scientists and technologists usually work in the food processing industry, universities or the Government to create and improve food products. They use their knowledge of chemistry, physics, engineering , microbiology, biotechnology and other sciences to develop new or better ways of preserving , processing , packaging ,storing and delivering foods. Food technologists have better prospects in salaried jobs in the public as well as private sector.Reserach into and development of newer varieties of protein rich foods, supplementary foods, foods that are substitutes for items such as eggs an

1 answer Preeti Taneja in Food Technologists category

[Food technology][1] is associated with the manufacture, preservation, canning and packaging of food products. It is concerned with all types of food -fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, milk , cereals, spice , tea, coffee etc. Food scientists and technologists use chemistry, [microbiology][2], [engineering][3] and other services to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods, they analyze food content to determine level of vitamins, fat , sugar and protein, discover new food sources, research ways to make processed foods, safe , palatable and healthful and a

1 answer Preeti Taneja in Food Technologists category