4.5ModerateNo Shortage
Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals · Natural and Physical Science Professionals
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Median Weekly Pay
$2,194
Full-time workers
Employment
9,100
Total workers
10yr Growth
+19.6%
Projected to 2035
Shortage Status
No Shortage
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation33.0%
Augmentation74.0%
Key Tasks
- •Conducting experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials
- •Analysing and conducting research to develop theories, techniques and processes, and testing the reliability of outcomes under different conditions
- •Developing practical applications of experimental and research findings
- •Testing food products for flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional content
- •Advising on preserving, processing, packaging, storing and delivering foods
- •Developing quality control procedures and safety standards for the manufacture of food products
- •Examining grape samples to assess ripeness, sugar and acid content, and determining suitability for processing
- •Coordinating winemaking processes, directing workers in testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juices, and fortifying, clarifying, maturing and finishing wines
- •Blending wines according to formulae and knowledge of winemaking techniques
Employment Projections to 2035
Median Age
42
Female Share
48.0%
Part-Time Share
18.0%
Skill Level
1 / 5
Highest
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