Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Food Science)

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There are plenty of job openings for candidates that pursue this course in India. They are in demand in different sectors and the opportunities for the growth are high as food industry is one of the highest developing sectors in today’s era.

Some of these top recruiters are:-

career options for B. Tech in food science

Given below is the table explaining various types of job profiles at which you can work after completing this course:-

Designation	Job Description
Associate Quality/audit Analyst	The person is responsible for regular check-ups for GMPs and hygiene of plant, examination of Raw materials, execution of quality management system; follow SOPs and conducting food safety audit in the plant.
Manager-Operation Food Industries	An operations manager is responsible for application of scientific principles in research, development, quality control, processing, and utilization of foods; development of new and improved methods; studies methods to improve quality of foods and develops food standards andcoordinates with corporate staff.
Scientist E Food Science Technology Food Nutrition	One has to take care of Scientific publications related to food products/food processing/food quality improvement/Food preservation, etc and demonstration of tangible translation.
Scientists / Sr. Scientists - Food Testing	In this a person has to test food products on GC-MS and AAS.
Product development	In product development a person is in charge for development of food products, executing new product and process development, responsible for planning, organizing and conducting industrial & lab trials, support the marketing team with samples, product formulation, product information and other information as needed. You will do Documentation work also.
Product Owner	The main purpose of the role is to own and lead the technical aspects of a productand commitment to deliver quality of products.
Asst. Manager R & D in a Food Industry	An individual has to take care of all the research going on the food product and manage the research team.

B.Tech. Food Science: Salary Trends

Food industry is one of the biggest industries in India ranking high in terms of production, utilization, export and projected growth, it accounts for only 1.8 % of world trade in this sector. The alteringway of life, food habits, urbanization have been driving the expansion of processed food sector and areon the edge to become one of the premier yielding sectors in India.For a pass out at an entry level can earn a salary ranging between Rs.15, 000 to Rs.30, 000 per month.

Given below is the graph illustrating the salary trends in this course:-

salary graph for B. Tech in food science