What is a food analyst and how to become one

Key steps to become a food analyst

1. Explore food analyst education requirements

   Most common food analyst degrees

   Bachelor's

   72.9 %

   Master's

   10.4 %

   Associate

   8.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific food analyst skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Product Development	30.92%
   Lims	26.13%
   FDA	16.54%
   Food Products	8.56%
   USDA	8.45%

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3. Complete relevant food analyst training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New food analysts learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a food analyst based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real food analyst resumes.

4. Research food analyst duties and responsibilities

   • Provide training of DoD and IC programs to sensor system engineers, application developers, program leads and peers.
   • Utilize and interpret USDA grading standards and product specifications.
   • Prepare samples and conduct various analyses in an FDA and cgmp-regulate environment.
   • Handle projects and testing for shelf life studies, nutritional analysis, and FDA detain.

5. Apply for food analyst jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a food analyst job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams