Food Chemist

A Food Chemist analyses the chemical composition of food products to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with regulations. You might work in food manufacturing companies, research laboratories, or regulatory agencies. Food Chemists focus on testing ingredients, developing new food products, and investigating foodborne pathogens. You’ll use analytical techniques to evaluate food safety and contribute to product improvement and innovation.

Food Chemists play a crucial role in maintaining food safety standards and advancing food science. You’ll need to be detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills, with a solid understanding of food chemistry. You’ll collaborate with other scientists and industry professionals to ensure the development of safe and high-quality food products. Effective communication skills are essential for presenting findings and recommendations.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $68,328
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a food chemist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $23,322
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Control Analyst Chemist Analytical Chemist
Environmental Chemist Food Chemist Chemistry Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Control Analyst Chemist Analytical Chemist Environmental Chemist Food Chemist Chemistry Teacher + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Analytical Chemist Biochemist Chemist
Environmental Chemist Food Chemist Industrial Chemist Medical Chemist Pharmaceutical Scientist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Analytical Chemist Biochemist Chemist Environmental Chemist Food Chemist Industrial Chemist Medical Chemist Pharmaceutical Scientist + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemistry)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chemist Analytical Chemist Biochemist
Environmental Chemist Food Chemist Geochemist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chemist Analytical Chemist Biochemist Environmental Chemist Food Chemist Geochemist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Food Science)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Scientist Food Technologist
Food Microbiologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Scientist Food Technologist Food Microbiologist + 1 more

Master of Food Science
On Campus
24 months
$0 - $82,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Scientist Food Chemist Food Microbiologist
Food Engineer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Scientist Food Chemist Food Microbiologist Food Engineer + 1 more

Master of Food Science and Technology
On Campus
24 months
$0 - $69,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Microbiologist Food Scientist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Microbiologist Food Scientist

Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology
On Campus
6 months
$0 - $17,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Quality Assurance Specialist Food Chemist
Food Microbiologist Food Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Quality Assurance Specialist Food Chemist Food Microbiologist Food Scientist + 2 more
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