Food Science

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Laboratory Attendant

A Laboratory Attendant performs various tasks in medical or research labs, assisting staff, collecting samples, and preparing reports while ensuring safety and accuracy.

Avg yearly income $60,320
Skill level Beginner

Laboratory Technician

A Laboratory Technician operates specialist equipment in medical or research labs, conducting tests and assisting with research while ensuring accuracy and safety.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Advanced

Food Tester

A Food Tester conducts laboratory tests on food products to ensure they meet safety and quality standards, reporting findings accurately.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Food Engineer

Food Engineers optimise food production processes, ensuring safety, quality, and innovation in packaging, preservation, and compliance with industry standards.

Avg yearly income $109,980
Skill level Advanced

Food Technologist

A Food Technologist develops and tests food products, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards while working in a team.

Avg yearly income $77,480
Skill level Advanced

Food Scientist

A Food Scientist studies food products and processes to improve safety and quality, conducting experiments and ensuring regulatory compliance in various settings.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Food Chemist

A Food Chemist analyses food's chemical composition to ensure safety, quality, and compliance, while developing new products and improving standards.

Avg yearly income $68,328
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in food science

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$650 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Laboratory Supervisor Senior Technical Officer Analytical Chemist Forensic Anthropologist Medical Chemist Clinical Researcher
+ 10 more
HLT37415

Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
On Campus
3 months
$0 - $5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Assistant Laboratory Attendant Phlebotomist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Assistant Laboratory Attendant Phlebotomist
MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
On Campus
4 months
$0 - $4,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Food Tester
Phlebotomist Pharmaceutical Production Worker Analytical Chemist Medical Chemist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Food Tester Phlebotomist Pharmaceutical Production Worker Analytical Chemist Medical Chemist + 4 more
52896WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing)
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Civil Engineering Technician Laboratory Technician
Draftsperson
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Civil Engineering Technician Laboratory Technician Draftsperson + 1 more
MSL50122

Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 48 months
$0 - $28,934
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
Laboratory Scientist Laboratory Analyst Laboratory Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Laboratory Supervisor Senior Technical Officer Plant Scientist Ecotoxicologist Fisheries Scientist Biotechnology Engineer Forensic Chemist
+ 14 more
FBP40421

Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $15,229
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Food Safety Officer
Food Tester
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Food Safety Officer Food Tester + 1 more
MSL20122

Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 days
$0 - $3,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Food Tester
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Food Tester
FBP40321

Certificate IV in Food Processing
Traineeship
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Bakery Production Operator
Food Engineer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Bakery Production Operator Food Engineer + 1 more
FBP10121

Certificate I in Food Processing
Distance
9 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Food Tester Food Process Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Food Tester Food Process Worker
FBP50121

Diploma of Food Science and Technology
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $17,115
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Food Production Supervisor Food Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Food Production Supervisor Food Engineer

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 Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Control Analyst Chemist Analytical Chemist Environmental Chemist Food Chemist Chemistry Teacher Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist + 5 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 Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist Physical Scientist Forensic Chemist
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Analytical Chemist Biochemist Chemist Environmental Chemist Food Chemist Industrial Chemist Medical Chemist Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist Physical Scientist Forensic Chemist + 8 more

Bachelor of Science (Food Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Microbiologist Food Safety Officer Food Technologist
Food Scientist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Microbiologist Food Safety Officer Food Technologist Food Scientist + 1 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

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Food Technology)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,323
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Officer Food Technologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Officer Food Technologist

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Microbiology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Food Microbiologist Microbiologist
Nanoscientist Research Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Food Microbiologist Microbiologist Nanoscientist Research Scientist + 2 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Assistant Environmental Technician Laboratory Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Assistant Environmental Technician Laboratory Technician

Diploma in Science
Blended, On Campus
12 - 16 months
$0 - $37,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Technician Research Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Technician Research Assistant

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 Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Scientist Food Chemist Food Engineer
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