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TITLE: Food Scientists
DEFINITION: Apply scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production, packaging, and processing of foods.
TASKS:
1. Conducts research on new products and development of foods, applying scientific and engineering principles.
2. Develops new and improved methods and systems for food processing, production, quality control, packaging, and distribution.
3. Studies methods to improve quality of foods, such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, and convenience.
4. Studies methods to improve physical, chemical, and microbiological composition of foods.
5. Develops food standards, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications.
6. Confers with process engineers, flavor experts, and packaging and marketing specialists to resolve problems in product development.
7. Tests new products in test kitchen.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
88 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
83 Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting of food for consumption including crop rotation methods, animal husbandry, and food storage/handling techniques
75 Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment
63 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
46 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
33 Administration and Management
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods
33 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
29 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
29 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
29 Education and Training
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
25 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
21 Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods involved in showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstration and sales techniques, and sales control systems
21 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
17 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
17 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
17 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
17 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
8 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
8 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
8 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
8 Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
4 Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
4 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
4 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
4 History and Archeology
Knowledge of past historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
100 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
79 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
79 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
75 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
75 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
75 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
75 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
75 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
71 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
71 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
67 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
67 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
63 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
58 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
58 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
58 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
58 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
54 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
54 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
54 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
54 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
50 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
46 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
42 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
42 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
38 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
38 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
38 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
38 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
33 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
33 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
21 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
21 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
21 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
17 Programming
Writing computer programs for various purposes
13 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
13 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
13 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
13 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
8 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
8 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
8 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
8 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
4 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
4 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
4 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
85 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
75 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
60 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
60 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
60 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
60 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
60 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
55 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
55 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
50 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
45 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
45 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
45 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
40 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
35 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
35 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
30 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
30 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
30 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
25 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
20 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
20 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
20 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
20 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
20 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
15 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
15 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
15 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
10 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
10 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
10 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
10 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
10 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
5 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
5 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
5 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
5 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
5 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
88 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
79 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
75 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
75 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
71 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
63 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
63 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
58 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
58 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
58 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
54 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
54 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
54 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
50 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
50 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
50 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
50 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
46 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
42 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
38 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
38 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
33 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
29 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
29 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
25 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
21 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
21 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
21 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
17 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
17 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
17 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
13 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
13 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
13 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
13 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
8 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
8 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
8 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
4 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
4 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
100 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
65 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
56 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
48 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
45 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
40 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
35 (F) Hazardous Situations
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
34 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
33 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
32 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
30 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
23 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
23 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
20 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
20 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
20 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
17 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
16 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
16 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
16 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
15 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
15 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
15 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
10 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
10 (F) Special Uniform
How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
8 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
8 (I) Deal With External Customers
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?
6 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
5 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
5 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
5 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
5 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
5 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
5 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
4 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
4 (D) Diseases or Infections
If injury, due to exposure to diseases/infection, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
3 (L) Diseases or Infections
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to diseases/infections while performing this job? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
94 Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
83 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
50 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
33 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
28 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
17 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
76 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
70 Achievement-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
66 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
50 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
49 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
38 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
81 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
78 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
75 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
72 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
72 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
69 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
69 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
69 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
69 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
66 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
59 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
59 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
59 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
56 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
53 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
53 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
47 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
44 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
34 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
28 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
9 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
041081010 Food Technologist |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
No crosswalks |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
077 Agricultural and Food Scientists |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
190501 Foods and Nutrition Studies, General 020101 Agriculture/Agricultural Sciences, General 020301 Food Sciences and Tech. 190502 Foods and Nutrition Science |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
020204 Life Sciences: Food Research |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
No crosswalks |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
24305 Agricultural and Food Scientists |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
0475 Agricultural Management 0471 Agronomy |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists |
