Read publications such as the Journal of Food Science (https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/scientific-journals/journal-of-food-science) and Food Technology (https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/food-technology-magazine) to learn more about food science.
Visit https://www.ift.org/career-development/job-postings and https://www.linkedin.com for job listings.
Join the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and other professional associations to access training and networking resources, publications, and employment opportunities.
Attend the IFT’s FIRST Annual Event & Food Expo (https://www.iftevent.org) to network and interview for jobs.
Visit https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/by-topic/emerging-science-technologies to learn about emerging science and technologies such as advanced artificial intelligence, CRISPR, genome sequencing, and blockchain technology that food scientists will need to understand and use in the future.
- Agribusiness Technicians
- Agricultural Consultants
- Agricultural Equipment Technicians
- Agricultural Pilots
- Agricultural Scientists
- Animal Breeders and Technicians
- Animal Caretakers
- Animal Physical Therapists
- Aquaculturists
- Bakery Workers
- Beekeepers
- Beverage Industry Workers
- Biochemists
- Bioenergy/Biofuels Workers
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
- Biologists
- Biomass Plant Technicians
- Biosecurity Monitors
- Botanists
- Brewers
- Canning and Preserving Industry Workers
- Chemical Engineers
- Chemical Technicians
- Chemists
- Confectionery Industry Workers
- Cooks and Chefs
- CRISPR Scientists
- Dairy Products Manufacturing Workers
- Dietetic Technicians
- Dietitians
- Drug Developers
- Ecologists
- Enologists
- Epigenetics Researchers
- Ethical Sourcing Officer
- Family and Consumer Scientists
- Farm Crop Production Technicians
- Farm Equipment Mechanics
- Farmers
- Farmers' Market Managers/Promoters
- Fast Food Workers
- Fishers
- Food Service Workers
- Forensic Experts
- Genetic Engineers
- Genetic Scientists
- Grain Merchants
- Groundwater Professionals
- Hazardous Waste Management Specialists
- Hazardous Waste Management Technicians
- Health and Regulatory Inspectors
- Horticultural Inspectors
- Laboratory Technicians and Technologists
- Laboratory Testing Technicians
- Manufacturing Production Technicians
- Meatcutters and Meat Packers
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Nanomaterials Scientists
- Nanotechnicians
- Nanotechnologists
- Nursery Owners and Managers
- Nutritionists
- Organic Farmers
- Packaging Engineers
- Packaging Machinery Technicians
- Personal Chefs
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacologists
- Product Development Directors
- Product Management Directors
- Product Managers
- Range Managers
- Renewable Energy Careers
- Renewable Energy Engineers
- Restaurant and Food Service Managers
- Soil Conservationists and Technicians
- Soil Scientists
- Tobacco Products Industry Workers
- Toxicologists