Careers in Food Science: From Undergraduate to Professional

Preface
Contents
Contributors
Part I: Introduction
	Chapter 1: Introduction: Career Preparation for the Food and Beverage Industry
		The Vast Food Industry
		Prepare for a Career in the Food Industry: A Learner’s Guide
	Chapter 2: Finding Your Path to Major and Career
		Choosing a Major
		What Majors Are…and Aren’t
		Your Turn: Gauging Your Strengths and Interests to Choose a Major
		Choosing a Career
		Who Am I and Why It Matters
		Your Turn: Reflecting on Interests, Skills, and Values to Find a Career
		You Are Choosing Your Next Step…Not Your Whole Life
		References
	Chapter 3: First Jobs for Food Scientists
		Overview of Roles
			Product Development
			Food Safety/Quality Assurance
			Sensory Science
			Process Development
			Food Chemistry or Food Research
			Technical Sales
		Food Industry Sectors
			Food Manufacturing
			Ingredient Manufacturer
			Food Service
			Service Provider
		Specific Examples
			Food Manufacturing
			Ingredient Manufacturer
			Food Service
			Service Provider
		Final Thoughts
Part II: The Undergraduate Student Experience
	Chapter 4: Making the Most of Your Undergraduate Experience
		Stretch Outside Your Comfort Zone
		Maximize Your Tuition Investment and Immerse in Professional Development
		Get to Know at Least One Professor
		Develop Your Leadership Skills
		Summary
		References
	Chapter 5: Campus Career Services and Centers
		Exploring Self: Your Interests, Skills, and Values
		Exploring Options
		Gaining Experience
		Telling Your Story
		Search, Application, and Transition
		Summary
		References
	Chapter 6: Professionalism and Leadership
		Establishing a Reputation – Appropriate Behaviors in the Workplace
		Building Credibility – Being Reliable and Responsible
		Success in Your Job – Knowledge and Competence
		How to Act When No One Is Around – Integrity
		Pulling It All Together as a Professional – Building Trust in the Workplace
		References
	Chapter 7: Is Food Science Right for Me? The Transfer Student
		Finding Food Science
		My Personal Transfer Story
		Transfer Student Stories
			Time and Money
			Logistics and Making the Decision to Transfer
		Summary
	Chapter 8: The Decision to Pursue an Internship
		How to Find One
		Interviewing for an Internship
		How to Evaluate Different Offers/Opportunities
			Position
			Company Size
			Company Culture
			Supervision
			Format
			Projects
			Future Employment
			Duration
			Work Hours
			Location
			Living Accommodations
		Connecting Internship Learnings to Academic Learning
		Getting the Most Out of Your Internship
			Understand the Business
			Set Goals
			Be Humble
			Be Curious
			Stay Organized
			Get to Know the Other Interns
			Participate Outside of Work
			Communicate and Network
			Learn About Yourself
			Find a Mentor
			Keep in Touch
			Resume Update
		Internships as Interviews for Full-Time Employment
	Chapter 9: The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association
		IFT and IFTSA
		How It Works for You
		How You Can Get Involved
		Your Future in Food Science
		Get Involved Now
Part III: A Successful Industry Career
	Chapter 10: A Successful Industry Career
		Résumés
			Objective
			Education
			Work Experience
			Awards and Achievements
			Personal Information and Activities
		Cover Letters
			Do I Need a Cover Letter and What Should it Say?
			Professionalism Counts
			Whom to Address and How
			What to Say and What to Avoid
		Interviewing Skills
			What Are They Looking For?
			Interviewing Necessities
				Social Media
				Professionalism
			Personality
			Internships
			Prepare for the Interview
			What to Expect
		How Do I Find a Job in Food Science?
			Companies Interviewing on Campus
			Internet
			Recruiters
			Networking
		Thank You Notes
		Negotiating a Fair Package
		Summary
	Chapter 11: Employer Expectations/Managing Corporate Life
		What You Bring to the Company
		Preparing for Your First Day of Work
		Entering the Corporate World – The Details
			Communication Style
		Getting Started on Projects
			Intracompany Documentation
			Scientific Literature
			General Interest Writings
		Delegation and Collaboration
		Project Management
		Working in Teams
		Moving Up the Corporate Ladder
		Lonergan’s Principles for Scientific Innovation
		Resources
	Chapter 12: Employer Expectations: Could a Smaller Company Be for You?
		Good Things Can Come in Small Packages
		Are You Happier Being a Bigger Fish in a Little Sea
		Welcome to Boot Camp
		What You Bring to the Small Company
		Getting That Job
		Stepping-Stone to Greater Things
	Chapter 13: Successful Career Management
		Create Your Structure
		Individual Development Plans (IDP)
		Feedback
		Mentoring
		Bring the Outside In
		Project Snelling
		Creating Intellectual Property
		Proprietary Information
		Overcoming Resistance
		Education
		Internal Training
		Annual Goal Setting
		Product Life Cycle
		Manufacturing Considerations
		Business Structure
		Closing Thoughts
Part IV: Careers with a Degree in Food Science
	Chapter 14: Quality Assurance/Quality Control Jobs
		Skills of a Quality Professional
		Quality Control/Quality Assurance Positions
			Laboratory Technicians
			Line Auditor
			Supervisors/Managers
			Food Safety Coordinator/Food Safety Specialist
		A Day as a Quality Professional
		Getting Started as a Quality Professional
		Certifications
			HACCP/HARPC (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point/ Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls)
			ISO Certifications (International Standards Organization)
			Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing
		Organizations
			ASQ American Society for Quality
			IFT Institute of Food Technologists
		Summary
	Chapter 15: Production Management
		Introduction
		How to Prepare for a Career in Production Management
		Leading in a Manufacturing Environment
		Realities of the Manufacturing Environment
			Mike’s Personal Story (5 Years with the Company)
			Joel’s Personal Story (37 Years with the Company)
		Conclusion
	Chapter 16: Product Development
		What’s Product Development
		Types of Product Development Projects
			New Product Innovations
			Line Extensions
			Cost Optimization
		Overview of Product Development Process
			Stage Gate Process
			Design Thinking Process
		Product Developer Responsibilities
			Concept Generation
			Prototype Creation
				Material Procurement
				Lab and Pilot Plant Prototyping
				Factory Trials
				Sensory Panels
			Commercialization
				Specifications
				Shelf Life Analysis
				Factory Handover
		Key Skills
			Consumer Focus
			Organization
			Communication
		Conclusion
	Chapter 17: Technical Sales
		Introduction
		Trends and Innovation
		Project Management
		Commercialization and Process Support
		Troubleshooting
		Summary
	Chapter 18: Science and Technology
		Overview
		Creating the Future
		Horizon Scanning
		Troubleshooting
		Important Skills for a Career in Science and Technology
			Collaboration
			Networking
			Science Communication
			Curiosity
			Dealing with Ambiguity
		Preparing Yourself for a Career in S&T
		Summary
	Chapter 19: Government Regulatory
		Federal Regulations
		State Regulation
		My Experiences
		Summary
	Chapter 20: Careers in Traceability
		Introduction
		What Is Traceability?
		Why Is Traceability Important and What Role Does It Serve in the Food Industry?
		What Does a Career in Traceability Look Like?
		How Might One Prepare for a Career in Traceability?
		Closing
		References
	Chapter 21: Using Food Science in Special Interest Groups
		What Are Special Interest Groups and How Are They Unique?
		What Are the Responsibilities of a Food Scientist Working for a Trade Association?
		What Food Science Skills Are Most Important to Success in an Association?
		Summary
	Chapter 22: Food for Good: Leveraging Food Science to Feed the World
		Food Science for Relief and Development
		Is Your Background in Demand?
		What About Jobs?
		Multilateral Donor Agencies: United Nations (UN)
			World Food Program (WFP)
			Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
		Governmental Donor Agencies
			US Agency for International Development (USAID)
		Philanthropy
		Implementing Organizations
			TechnoServe
			Land O’Lakes Venture37
		Academia
		Research Institutes
		Private Companies
			Edesia Nutrition
			Entrepreneurship
		Volunteering
			Partners in Food Solutions
			Farmer-to-Farmer Program
			Other Volunteering
		The Future of FSRD
	Chapter 23: Careers That Combine Culinary and Food Science
		When Did Food Science and Culinary Science Meet?
		What Is a Research Chef and Culinary Scientist?
		Education and Certifications
		Culinology Degree
		RCA
		Innovation Process
		My Journey to Becoming a Research Chef
		Industry Interviews and Commentary
		The Future
		Summary
		References
	Chapter 24: Entrepreneurship and Consulting: Taking a Different Path
		The Need for External Product Development Resources
		Types of External Development Options
		Role of the Food Scientist in External R & D
		Exploring Entrepreneurialism as an Independent Consultant
		Food Scientist Entrepreneur
		An Unintended Path to Becoming an Entrepreneur…
	Chapter 25: Careers in Sensory Science
		What Is the Role of a Sensory Scientist?
		A Sensory Scientist’s Tool Kit
			Descriptive Analysis Testing Methods
			Consumer-Focused Testing Methods
			Difference Testing Methods
			Creative, Adaptive Testing Methods
		Preparing for a Career in Sensory
		Summary
	Chapter 26: Food Science in Community-Based Food Systems
		Common Understandings for a Food Science Professional in a Community-Based Food System
		Food Science and Interdisciplinary Research
		Food Science and Indigenous and Community Knowledges
		Food Science and Community Health
		Food Science and Education
		Food Science and Agriculture
		Preparing for a Career in Community-Based Food Systems
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 27: Working for a Startup Company
		Introduction
		A Brief Intro to Me
		Brush Up on Business: What Dictates a Startup?
			Seed Funding
			Series A
			Series B
			Series C
		How Much of This Do You Actually Need to Know?
		Startup Personality
		Landing an Interview: What to Expect and What to Ask
			The Interview
			Questions to Ask
		Landed the Job: Let Us Dive in
			A Note on Offer Letters for the Young Professional
			Day to Day
			Some Difficulties
		Risk Analysis
		Startups: A Chapter Distillation
		References
	Chapter 28: Careers in Sustainability
		Introduction
		What Do We Mean by Sustainability?
		Sustainability and the Food System
			Climate Change
			Biodiversity Loss
			Pollution
			Circular Economy and Waste
			Food Waste
		Foundational Knowledge and Skills of a Sustainability Professional
			Technical Knowledge
			Collaboration and Communication
			Systems Thinking
		Where Does Sustainability Show Up in a Food Company?
			Innovation
			Ingredient and Packaging Sourcing
			Operations/Manufacturing
		Voices from the Field
		Spotlights
			Jessica Vieira, Vice President, Sustainability, Apeel Sciences
			Joseph Button,Vice President, Sustainability & Strategic Impact, Straus Family Creamery
			Mandi McKay, Director of Sustainability and Social Responsibility, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
		Rebekah Moses, Vice President, Impact Strategy, Iron Ox, former Director of Impact Strategy, Impossible Foods
		Jeroen Heck, Senior Scientist, FrieslandCampina
		Lauren Brey, Managing Director, Farmers for Sustainable Food (FSF)
		How to Get Started as a Sustainability Professional
			Organizations and Professional Certificates
		Conclusion
		Recommended Reading List
	Chapter 29: A Career in Management
		Introduction
		Career Ladders
		What Is a Manager?
		What Is in a Name?
		So, What Does a Manager Do?
		The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
		Managing a Cross-Functional Team
		Emotional Intelligence
		What Experiences Will Help You Know If You Want to Become a Manager?
		What If You Realize You Do Not Like Managing People?
		Promotions
		PhDs, MBAs, and Other Letters
		Summary
Part V: The Graduate Student Experience
	Chapter 30: Is Grad School Right for Me?
		Background
		Going into Industry
		Going into Graduate School
		PhD Versus MS
		Making the Decision
	Chapter 31: Finding and Getting into the Right Grad Program
		Introduction
		Setting Yourself Up for Graduate School
		How to Identify Graduate Programs
		What to Look for
		Applying for a Graduate Program
		How to Reach Out to Professors and Prepare for Interviews
		Summary
	Chapter 32: Transition from Undergraduate to Graduate Student
		Introduction
		Expectations of Graduate Students
		Project Development and Project Management
		How to Deal with Research Setbacks
		Other Skills Needed for Succeeding in Graduate School
		Summary
	Chapter 33: Faculty Expectations of Graduate Students
		All Faculty Are Different
		Finding the Right Professor
		Typical Faculty Expectations
		Satisfactory Progress
		Summary