[Core] [58% incumbents] Taste or smell foods or beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.
  DWAs: Evaluate quality of materials or products.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Measure, test, or weigh bottles, cans, or other containers to ensure that hardness, strength, or dimensions meet specifications.
  DWAs: Test quality of materials or finished products.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Maintain records of testing results or other documents as required by state or other governing agencies.
  DWAs: Record research or operational data.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Monitor and control temperature of products.
  DWAs: Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Analyze test results to classify products or compare results with standard tables.
  DWAs: Analyze chemical compounds or substances.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Record or compile test results or prepare graphs, charts, or reports.
  DWAs: Record research or operational data.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Perform regular maintenance of laboratory equipment by inspecting, calibrating, cleaning, or sterilizing.
  DWAs: Clean objects. | Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Examine chemical or biological samples to identify cell structures or to locate bacteria or extraneous material, using a microscope.
  DWAs: Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms. | Analyze chemical compounds or substances.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Train newly hired laboratory personnel.
  DWAs: Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Provide assistance to food scientists or technologists in research and development, production technology, or quality control.
  DWAs: Research methods to improve food products.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Supervise other food science technicians.
  DWAs: Supervise laboratory work.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Compute moisture or salt content, percentages of ingredients, formulas, or other product factors, using mathematical and chemical procedures.
  DWAs: Analyze chemical compounds or substances.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Order supplies needed to maintain inventories in laboratories or in storage facilities of food or beverage processing plants.
  DWAs: Manage scientific or technical project resources.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Prepare or incubate slides with cell cultures.
  DWAs: Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Conduct standardized tests on food, beverages, additives, or preservatives to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, or nutrients.
  DWAs: Test quality of materials or finished products.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Mix, blend, or cultivate ingredients to make reagents or to manufacture food or beverage products.
  DWAs: Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Science (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Food Production (imp:3.76 lvl:3.73) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Production and Processing (imp:3.68 lvl:4.27) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Chemistry (imp:3.45 lvl:4.33) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  English Language (imp:3.43 lvl:3.72) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.13 lvl:4.03) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Biology (imp:3.10 lvl:3.80) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Mathematics (imp:3.04 lvl:3.67) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administrative (imp:2.61 lvl:3.22) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.59 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:2.47 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.28 lvl:2.14) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Administration and Management (imp:2.22 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.08 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:2.03 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Mechanical (imp:2.01 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.85 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Physics (imp:1.85 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Telecommunications (imp:1.59 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:1.44 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.37 lvl:0.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Design (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Transportation (imp:1.35 lvl:0.69) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.27 lvl:0.55) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Building and Construction (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Psychology (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.15 lvl:0.17) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Reaction Time (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Response Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.30 lvl:3.87) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.28 lvl:3.84) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Working with Computers (imp:4.22 lvl:2.92) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.16 lvl:3.81) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.14 lvl:4.27) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.12 lvl:4.04) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.01 lvl:3.14) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Getting Information (imp:3.92 lvl:3.19) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.69 lvl:3.47) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.68 lvl:3.78) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.61 lvl:3.94) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.59 lvl:3.56) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.55 lvl:3.85) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.55 lvl:3.64) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.51 lvl:4.12) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.37 lvl:3.06) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.30 lvl:3.20) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.27 lvl:2.91) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.19 lvl:3.53) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.14 lvl:2.85) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.14 lvl:3.48) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.09 lvl:2.75) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.99 lvl:3.26) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Processing Information (imp:2.98 lvl:3.12) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.81 lvl:3.31) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.78 lvl:2.71) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.73 lvl:2.65) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.69 lvl:2.43) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.64 lvl:2.83) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.42 lvl:1.95) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.39 lvl:2.32) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.31) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.34 lvl:2.36) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.30 lvl:2.02) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.29 lvl:2.07) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.22 lvl:2.58) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.20 lvl:3.13) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.91 lvl:2.12) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.75 lvl:1.89) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.68) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.58) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.77) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.82) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.35) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.18) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.17) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.93) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.90) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Initiative (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.67) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.64) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.60) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation (imp:0.56) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Optimism (imp:0.28) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:0.11) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.05) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.02) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Service Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Repairing (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 14,600
  annual_median    : $52,130
  annual_pct10     : $39,820
  annual_pct25     : $46,020
  annual_pct75     : $63,270
  annual_pct90     : $78,820
  annual_mean      : $56,660
  hourly_median    : $25.06

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Virginia ($65,360)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($36,050)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.813x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (39 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   10,890  median: $  51,630
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      860  median: $  50,610
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      820  median: $  55,930
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      660  median: $  74,580
  Educational Services                     emp:      490  median: $  51,670
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      200  median: $  55,090
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      120  median: $  67,530
  Retail Trade                             emp:       30  median: $  57,960

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   10,890  median: $  51,630
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      860  median: $  50,610
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      820  median: $  55,930
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      660  median: $  74,580
  Educational Services                     emp:      490  median: $  51,670
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      200  median: $  55,090
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      120  median: $  67,530
  Retail Trade                             emp:       30  median: $  57,960

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) is a professional qualification in the United Kingdom for science technicians. It was introduced in 2011 alongside Registered Scientist as an extension to the UK Science Council's existing professional register for Chartered Scientists. the Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) was developed with the support of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, with the aim of increasing the professionalism and recognition of those working in technical roles in science. Holders of this qualification can use the post-nominal letters RSciTech. Registration as RSciTech has been encouraged by institutions such as Imperial College London, and the UK Government's Science manufacturing technician and Laboratory technician apprenticeship standards are designed to lead to registration as an RSciTech.


== Licensed Bodies ==
The Science Council licences its member bodies to award professional statuses. The professional bodies listed below are those licensed to award Registered Science Technician as of May 2017:

Association for Science Education
British Psychological Society
Institute of Animal Technology
Institute of Biomedical Science
Institute of Food Science & Technology
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
Institute of Physics
Institute of Science and Technology
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
Institution of Chemical Engineers
Institute of Water
Royal Society of Biology
Royal Society of Chemistry


== References ==

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model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge requirements. Strong wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025 with clear employment figures and geographic distribution.
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tokens_output        : 4,130
cost_usd             : $0.045203
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : Registered Science Technician
wikipedia_note       : The Wikipedia match for 'Registered Science Technician' refers to a UK professional qualification system rather than the specific occupation of food science technicians. The semantic neighbors show related fields like dietitians but lack specific coverage of food science technician roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Food Science Technicians work with food scientists to conduct standardized laboratory tests that determine the physical and chemical properties of food and beverage products. They perform quality control analysis, monitor production processes, and assist in research and development of food processing technologies. These professionals ensure food safety and quality standards through systematic testing, documentation, and analysis of food products.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Food Science Technicians begin their day by calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure accurate test results. They collect and examine food samples, conducting taste tests to verify flavors meet specifications and measuring containers for proper dimensions and strength. Throughout the day, they analyze test results against standard tables, document findings in detailed reports, and monitor temperature controls during production processes. They examine biological samples under microscopes to identify bacteria or foreign materials, compile data into charts and graphs, and train newly hired laboratory personnel on proper testing procedures.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong attention to detail and dependability, as evidenced by the top work styles requiring careful monitoring and precise documentation. They demonstrate realistic and conventional interests, enjoying hands-on laboratory work combined with systematic data collection and analysis. Successful technicians have strong near vision abilities for microscopic examination work and excellent oral and written comprehension skills for communicating test results and training others. They thrive on routine quality control processes while maintaining the flexibility to adapt testing procedures for different food products.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into food science technician roles typically requires an Associate's degree (23.0%) or Bachelor's degree (32.3%) in food science, chemistry, biology, or related scientific fields, though some positions accept high school graduates with relevant laboratory experience (16.5%). Candidates benefit from coursework in chemistry, biology, and food production processes, along with hands-on laboratory experience. Strong foundational knowledge in food production, chemistry, and production processing is essential for understanding testing protocols and quality standards.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Food Science Technicians can advance to senior technician positions or specialize in areas like quality control analysis or food safety inspection. Many progress to become Food Scientists and Technologists with additional education and experience, moving into research and development roles. Career advancement may also lead to quality control management positions or specialized roles in agricultural inspection, leveraging their transferable skills in coordination, complex problem solving, and quality control analysis.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Food Science Technicians earn a median annual salary of $52,130 (BLS OEWS May 2025), with wages ranging from $39,820 to $78,820 across experience levels. The field employs 14,600 professionals nationally, with the highest concentrations in manufacturing (10,890 employed), reflecting the critical role in food production quality assurance. Geographic variation is moderate, with Virginia offering the highest wages at $65,360 compared to Puerto Rico at $36,050, representing a 1.81x wage differential. The profession shows steady demand driven by food safety regulations and consumer quality expectations, particularly in manufacturing and professional services sectors.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Food Science Technicians face moderate automation risk as routine testing procedures become increasingly automated through advanced laboratory equipment and computerized analysis systems. However, critical activities like sensory evaluation (taste and smell testing), complex problem-solving, and training personnel remain inherently human-centered and resistant to automation.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Food Scientists and Technologists (19-1012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct advancement path as technicians gain experience and additional education to move into food scientist roles requiring similar food production knowledge.
    data: Food Production knowledge overlap (imp:3.8)
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
    data: Similar chemistry and biology knowledge requirements
  [skill_overlap] Chemical Technicians (19-4031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong chemistry knowledge overlap (imp:3.5) and similar laboratory testing procedures for analyzing chemical properties of materials.
    data: Chemistry knowledge (imp:3.5, lvl:4.3)
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
    data: Similar analytical testing work activities
  [task_similarity] Quality Control Analysts (19-4099.01) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Identical quality control analysis functions with similar importance ratings for evaluating compliance with standards and testing protocols.
    data: Quality Control Analysis skill (imp:3.1)
    data: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards activity (imp:4.0)
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
  [knowledge_overlap] Agricultural Technicians (19-4012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared biology knowledge requirements (imp:3.1) and similar production monitoring activities in agricultural food systems.
    data: Biology knowledge (imp:3.1, lvl:3.8)
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
    data: Similar monitoring and testing work activities
  [riasec_cluster] Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3026.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share realistic and conventional RIASEC patterns with emphasis on systematic technical work and process monitoring.
    data: Realistic interest (R:5.57)
    data: Conventional interest (C:5.04)
    data: Primary-Long relationship declared
    data: Similar production monitoring activities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['food science technician', 'food laboratory technician', 'food quality technician', 'dairy technician', 'food testing technician', 'beverage technician', 'food analysis technician', 'food safety technician']
  exclude_keywords : ['food scientist', 'food inspector', 'chef', 'nutritionist', 'dietitian']
  title_patterns   : ['*food*technician*', '*laboratory*technician', '*quality*control*technician', '*dairy*technician*', '*beverage*technician*']
  common_variations: ['food lab tech', 'dairy lab technician', 'food QC technician', 'beverage quality technician', 'food testing specialist', 'dairy technologist', 'food analysis tech', 'laboratory food technician']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'food', 'equipment', 'science', 'control', 'quality', 'products', 'materials', 'principles', 'production', 'objects', 'procedures', 'laboratory', 'standards', 'includes', 'testing', 'problems', 'analysis', 'ideas']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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others                     40  0.01392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  wikipedia:2%  inference:2%
food                       31  0.01079  inference            inference:71%  onet_tasks:16%  onet_dimensions:6%
equipment                  27  0.00940  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:85%  inference:7%  onet_tasks:4%
science                    25  0.00870  wikipedia            wikipedia:48%  inference:40%  onet_dimensions:8%
control                    19  0.00661  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:63%  inference:26%  onet_tasks:11%
quality                    19  0.00661  inference            inference:47%  onet_dimensions:32%  dwas:16%
products                   16  0.00557  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:31%  dwas:31%  onet_tasks:19%
materials                  16  0.00557  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  wikipedia:6%
principles                 16  0.00557  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 15  0.00522  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  inference:40%  onet_tasks:7%
objects                    14  0.00487  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  dwas:14%
procedures                 13  0.00452  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:23%  onet_tasks:8%
laboratory                 12  0.00417  inference            inference:58%  onet_tasks:17%  dwas:17%
standards                  12  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:17%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
testing                    11  0.00383  inference            inference:55%  onet_dimensions:18%  dwas:18%
problems                   11  0.00383  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  wikipedia:18%
analysis                   11  0.00383  inference            inference:55%  onet_dimensions:36%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00383  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
chemical                   10  0.00348  dwas                 dwas:40%  onet_tasks:20%  onet_dimensions:20%
techniques                 10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                  10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
activities                 10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:20%
technicians                 9  0.00313  inference            inference:78%  onet_tasks:11%  wikipedia:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
problem                     9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
technician                  9  0.00313  wikipedia            wikipedia:56%  inference:44%
test                        8  0.00278  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  inference:38%  dwas:25%
results                     8  0.00278  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:38%  onet_dimensions:12%
personnel                   8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
technology                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  wikipedia:38%  onet_tasks:12%
needed                      8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%