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Food Microbiologist Job Responsibilities
- Doing research on microorganisms of food for prevention of foodborne diseases.
- Studying how microbes are harming food
- Researching food poisoning, preservation, and food spoilage
- Participating in the establishment and execution of food legislation
- Observation of processing and packaging of the food products that has an impact on food preservation
- Recommending and executing enhancements that make sure that manufacturers comply with the food processing and packaging regulations.
Skills Needed for Becoming a Food Microbiologist
If you want to become a competent food microbiologist, then the following personal traits are important:
- A curious mind and a strong interest in the natural world
- Aptitude skills for science, math, and statistics
- Capability to grasp and learn things fast
- Mental endurance is required for the completion of long tasks
- Ability to work hard and interested in looking for answers to complicated queries
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
Food Microbiologist Salary
A food microbiologist’s salary varies based on several factors such as experience level, educational level, where they are working, job responsibilities, and several other things. As per the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual salary of food microbiologist and the food scientist occupational group is $64,140 per year. Similarly in India, the average annual salary is Rs. 16.6 lakhs.
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