There isn't a single path for becoming a food safety and quality technician, however, earning a degree in food science or a related field gives students a good knowledge base to prepare them to work in the field. Employers prefer prospective food safety and quality technicians with a bachelor's degree in food science or a related field.

Food science degree programs cover the technological and scientific aspects of food and related products, including courses that teach students about food technology, food packaging and the relationship between food, personal health and the environment. Courses include food processing, hygienic principles of food handling, food borne diseases and food microbiology. Coursework also includes a general foundation in science courses, such as chemistry, physics and biology, as well as liberal arts courses such as English, art, mathematics and social sciences.

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Food Safety And Quality Technicians rank among the least happy careers. Overall they rank in the 22nd percentile of careers for satisfaction scores.