How to apply the job of food technology after degree
Jobs type for a food technology graduate: food technologist, nutritional therapist, quality manager, regulatory affairs officer, technical brewer, production manager, purchasing manager, research scientists, toxicologist, scientific laboratory technician.
Hello,
There are number of jobs available for a person with Food Technology degree such as
- Food technologist
- Nutritional therapist
- Product/process development scientist
- Quality manager
- Regulatory affairs officer
- Scientific laboratory technician
- Technical brewer
- Production manager
- Purchasing manager
- Research scientist (life sciences)
- Toxicologist
Now, coming to areas where you can apply your degree, there are scopes in government as well as private sector.
Government Jobs
Graduates in B.Tech food technology can find jobs in various government organizations, laboratories etc. Many firms working under the Food Corporation of India recruit graduates in this field. Initially they are recruited as trainees. In the training period itself they can earn salary of Rs. 20,000/- per month. The training period will be generally six months. After initial training they will be promoted to higher grades based on their capabilities. Their salary scale will also increase consequently after the training period. Apart from salaries they are also provided with good benefits also. Graduates in this field can also try for jobs in laboratories where the quality of food products are tested.
Private jobs
Many private sector organizations recruit graduates in B.Tech food technology. Companies like Amul, Cadbury, Britannia, Nestle etc recruit professionals in food technology. Entry level professionals will be given a six months training initially. After completing the training period they will be promoted to higher grades. The candidates can earn upto Rs. 15,000/- per month in the training period itself. The salary will be further increased after the training period based on the position of their job. Graduates in B.Tech food technology can also find jobs in home catering services that are owned by food entrepreneurs.
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