Unions and Associations
Food technologists are not represented by unions. The Institute of Food Technologists is the major professional organization for food scientists. It accredits undergraduate food science and technology programs, offers a wealth of career information on its Web site, and provides membership for college students and current professionals. The Research Chefs Association offers certification. Other useful organizations for food technologists include the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Society of Flavor Chemists, and the Consumer Brands Association.
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- 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