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Food scientists are employed by universities and colleges to teach food science, food technology, and biochemistry, while at the same time doing research. With an additional education degree, food scientists can also teach chemistry at the high school level.
Government agencies such as the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Health Canada, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency also employ food scientists. There they perform routine health inspections, quality control at processing plants, and enforce government regulations. They can also work for the biotechnology and food processing industries where they develop new flavors, food preservation methods, and engineer microbes for improving foods. As well, food scientists can find work with agricultural and horticultural operations.
A degree in food science can be used for entrance to medical, dental, or veterinary school. As well, a background in food science or technology can be used for a career in chemical- or bioengineering, pharmacy, law (eg. patent law), and business (eg. food marketing).
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