Product Development Scientist Career

*A job as a Product Development Scientist falls under the broader career category of Food Scientists and Technologists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Food Scientists and Technologists : Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.


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Food Scientists and Technologist Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$71,270

Median Hourly Wage

$34.26*

Total Employed Nationally

14,200


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.