About this career
Food analysts perform standardised tests to determine the chemical, physical, or microbiological features of products for human consumption.
Essential skills
analyse characteristics of food products at reception
analyse samples of food and beverages
apply GMP
apply HACCP
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
assess quality characteristics of food products
attend to detail regarding food and beverages
blend food ingredients
calibrate laboratory equipment
collect samples for analysis
conduct food tests
ensure public safety and security
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
follow laboratory manuals
identify nutritional properties of food
identify the factors causing changes in food during storage
interpret data in food manufacturing
keep food laboratory inventory
keep up-to-date with regulations
maintain laboratory equipment
measure pH
perform physico-chemical analysis to food materials
prepare visual data
preserve samples
pursue excellence in the creation of food products
report test findings
set quality assurance objectives
Required knowledge
food safety principles
food safety standards
food science
food toxicity
infections in food
ingredient threats
laboratory-based sciences
pathogenic microorganisms in food
quality assurance methodologies
Additional skills
analyse packaging requirements
analyse trends in the food and beverage industries
analyse work-related written reports
apply scientific methods
assess environmental parameters at the workplace for food products
assess shelf life of food products
check bottles for packaging
check quality of products on the production line
conduct research on food waste prevention
design indicators for food waste reduction
detect microorganisms
develop food waste reduction strategies
develop new food products
develop standard operating procedures in the food chain
follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception
follow-up lab results
investigate customer complaints of food products
label samples
mitigate waste of resources
monitor developments used for food industry
participate in the development of new food products
perform food risk analysis
perform food safety checks
perform microbiological analysis in food
perform sensory evaluation of food products
preserve milk samples
write work-related reports
fermentation processes of food
food fraud
food homogenisation
food legislation
food products composition
molecular gastronomy
risks associated to physical, chemical, biological hazards in food and beverages
statistics
Also known as
food analysis expert
food researcher
food analysis specialist
food research specialist