ISCO Occupation Group 2131.5 Food Biotechnologist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Food Biotechnologist: Food biotechnologists study the life cycle of food from its preservation up to the spoilage and the food-borne pathogens. They research and understand food-borne diseases in order to prevent them. They ensure that food products abide by government regulations regarding food health and safety.
Essential Skills
- Follow-Up Lab Results
- Pathogenic Microorganisms In Food
- Detect Microorganisms
- Quality Assurance Methodologies
- Keep Up With Innovations In Food Manufacturing
- Analyse Samples Of Food And Beverages
- Ingredient Threats
- Biotechnology
- Lead Process Optimisation
- Perform Food Risk Analysis
- Apply Gmp
- Manage Discarded Products
- Improve Chemical Processes
- Food Safety Principles
- Food Products Composition
- Food Preservation
- Food Science
- Laboratory-Based Sciences
- Perform Microbiological Analysis In The Food Chain
- Monitor Processing Conditions
- Food And Beverage Industry
- Manage Food Manufacturing Laboratory
- Monitor Developments Used For Food Industry
- Legislation About Animal Origin Products
- Food Legislation
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Fermentation Processes Of Beverages
- Food Toxicity
- Fermentation Processes Of Food
- Food Product Ingredients
- Identify The Factors Causing Changes In Food During Storage
- Apply Haccp
- Food Storage
- Operate Microscope
- Prepare Visual Data
- Apply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages
- Food Allergies
- Foodborne Diseases
- Enzymatic Processing
Optional Skills
- Food Materials
- Check Quality Of Products On The Production Line
- Assess Haccp Implementation In Plants
- Keep Up-To-Date With Regulations
- Follow Laboratory Manuals
- Collect Briefing Regarding Products
- Apply Scientific Methods
- Perform Quality Audits
- Adjust Production Schedule
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures In The Food Chain
- Participate In The Development Of New Food Products
- Analyse Work-Related Written Reports
- Assess Shelf Life Of Food Products
- Monitor The Production Line
- Food Safety Standards
- Risks Associated To Physical, Chemical, Biological Hazards In Food And Beverages
- Apply Food Technology Principles
- Carry Out Environmental Audits
- Apply Preservation Treatments
- Assess Food Samples
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation In Food Production
- Develop New Food Products
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Be At Ease In Unsafe Environments
- Carry Out Training In Environmental Matters
- Ensure Quality Of Final Product
- Statistics
Alternative Names
- Food Biotech Specialist
- Food Biotech Technician
