Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists

Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists study the chemical and physical properties of substances, develop and monitor chemical processes and production, develop new and improve existing food products, and plan and coordinate the production of wine and spirits.

Fun facts

Moderate Future Growth
1979 Weekly Pay Before Tax
83% full-time Full-Time Share
40% female Gender Share

Tasks

There are many tasks done by chemists, and food and wine scientists. A few are listed below:

conducting experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials
analysing and conducting research to develop theories, techniques and processes, and testing the reliability of outcomes under different conditions
developing practical applications of experimental and research findings
testing food products for flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional content
advising on preserving, processing, packaging, storing and delivering foods
developing quality control procedures and safety standards for the manufacture of food products
examining grape samples to assess ripeness, sugar and acid content, and determining suitability for processing
coordinating winemaking processes, directing workers in testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juices, and fortifying, clarifying, maturing and finishing wines
blending wines according to formulae and knowledge of winemaking techniques

Specific occupations

Chemist
Food Technologist
Wine Maker
Food Scientist
Oenologist
Analytical Chemist
Industrial Chemist

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