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Food Scientists and Technologists

Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.42)
  2. Consult - People (4.35)
  3. Use my brain - Data (4.31)
  4. Study, observe - Data (4.27)
  5. Solve problems - Data (4.23)
  6. Supervise, manage - People (4.23)
  7. Research - Data (4.19)
  8. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.19)
  9. Program - Data (4.15)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  11. Listen - People (4.00)
  12. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.96)
  13. Coordinate - People (3.96)
  14. Develop, improve - Data (3.96)
  15. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.92)
  16. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.92)
  17. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.92)
  18. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.92)
  19. Imagine - Data (3.92)
  20. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  21. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.88)
  22. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.88)
  23. Follow through, get things done - People (3.81)
  24. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  25. Speak - People (3.75)
  26. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  27. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  28. Advise - People (3.54)
  29. Plan - Data (3.54)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Active Listening (3.88)
  3. Writing (3.88)
  4. Speaking (3.75)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  6. Active Learning (3.75)
  7. Monitoring (3.62)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  5. Oral Expression (3.88)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  7. Category Flexibility (3.88)
  8. Written Expression (3.75)
  9. Near Vision (3.75)
  10. Information Ordering (3.62)
  11. Originality (3.50)
  12. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  13. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.54)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.42)
  3. Dependability (4.38)
  4. Analytical Thinking (4.31)
  5. Cooperation (4.12)
  6. Achievement/Effort (3.92)
  7. Initiative (3.92)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.88)
  9. Innovation (3.85)
  10. Persistence (3.81)
  11. Self Control (3.77)
  12. Leadership (3.65)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.35)
  2. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.31)
  3. Getting Information (4.27)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.23)
  5. Analyzing Data or Information (4.19)
  6. Interacting With Computers (4.15)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.12)
  8. Documenting/Recording Information (4.00)
  9. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.96)
  10. Processing Information (3.96)
  11. Thinking Creatively (3.92)
  12. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.92)
  13. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.88)
  14. Developing and Building Teams (3.85)
  15. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.81)
  16. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.77)
  17. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.73)
  18. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.73)
  19. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.58)
  20. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.54)
  21. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.54)
  22. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.54)
  23. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.50)
  1. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.35)
  2. Confer With Research Personnel (4.35)
  3. Adhere To Safety Procedures (4.31)
  4. Maintain Established Procedures Concerning Quality Assurance (4.31)
  5. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.27)
  6. Make Decisions (4.23)
  7. Select Food Or Beverage Samples With Specific Characteristics (4.23)
  8. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.23)
  9. Analyze Biological Research, Test, Or Analysis Data (4.19)
  10. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (4.19)
  11. Analyze Engineering Design Problems (4.19)
  12. Perform Statistical Analysis (4.19)
  13. Conduct Laboratory Research Or Experiments (4.19)
  14. Analyze Engineering Test Data (4.19)
  15. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.19)
  16. Conduct Standardized Qualitative Laboratory Analyses (4.19)
  17. Conduct Analyses To Determine Physical Properties Of Materials (4.19)
  18. Analyze Chemical Experimental, Test, Or Analysis Data Or Findings (4.19)
  19. Conduct Standardized Quantitative Laboratory Analyses (4.19)
  20. Conduct Analyses Or Tests Of Organic Compounds (4.19)
  21. Use Statistics In Food Research (4.19)
  22. Evaluate Manufacturing Or Processing Systems (4.19)
  23. Identify Nutritional Value Of Foods (4.19)
  24. Use Relational Database Software (4.15)
  25. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.15)
  26. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.15)
  27. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.15)
  28. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.15)
  29. Cultivate Micro-Organisms For Study, Testing, Or Medical Preparations (4.12)
  30. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (4.00)
  31. Classify Plants, Animals, Or Other Natural Phenomena (3.96)
  32. Direct Implementation Of New Procedures, Policies, Or Programs (3.96)
  33. Develop Tables Depicting Data (3.96)
  34. Direct And Coordinate Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.96)
  35. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (3.96)
  36. Determine Specifications (3.92)
  37. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (3.92)
  38. Use Scientific Research Methodology (3.92)
  39. Use Quantitative Research Methods (3.92)
  40. Follow Microbiology Procedures (3.92)
  41. Develop Scientific Or Mathematical Hypotheses, Theories, Or Laws (3.92)
  42. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (3.92)
  43. Develop New Products Based On Scientific Research Results (3.92)
  44. Use Biological Research Techniques (3.92)
  45. Use Government Regulations (3.92)
  46. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (3.92)
  47. Use Health Or Sanitation Standards (3.92)
  48. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (3.92)
  49. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.92)
  50. Use Quality Assurance Techniques (3.92)
  51. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (3.88)
  52. Recognize Plant Diseases (3.88)
  53. Isolate And Identify Micro-Organisms (3.88)
  54. Examine Biological Or Other Material Specimens Under Microscope (3.88)
  55. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.73)
  56. Confer With Scientists (3.58)
  57. Communicate Technical Information (3.58)
  58. Make Presentations (3.58)
  59. Write Business Project Or Bid Proposals (3.54)
  60. Advise Governmental Or Industrial Personnel (3.54)
  61. Advise Clients Or Customers (3.54)
  62. Develop Plans For Programs Or Projects (3.54)
  63. Develop Policies, Procedures, Methods, Or Standards (3.54)
  64. Recommend Improvements To Work Methods Or Procedures (3.54)
  65. Provide Expert Testimony On Research Results (3.54)
  66. Write Research Or Project Grant Proposals (3.54)
  67. Recommend Further Study Or Action Based On Research Data (3.54)
  68. Develop Safety Regulations (3.54)