# Occupation profile — food technologist

- **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4b709f9e-6112-4d58-81b0-2d6e6a69d61b
- **ESCO code:** 2145.1.4
- **ISCO-08 group:** 2145 — Chemical engineers

## Description (ESCO)

Food technologists develop processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles and technology. They design and plan layouts or equipment, oversee staff, engage in controlling, and improve food technologies in food production processes.

## Definition

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## Alternative labels

- food tech specialist
- food technology specialist
- food technology expert
- food tech expert