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Food Scientists and Technologists Video - 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… More
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Stable

Demand

Medium

Supply

Low

Supply

Shortage

BD

2+

Years

$80,290
$53,329
Top Employers Posting Jobs
Employer Name Job Openings
Pipestone 6
Agropur 1
Cimpl Meats - American Foods Group 1
Source: Online advertised jobs data
Advertised Tools and Technology
Advertised Detailed Tool or Technology Job Opening Match Count
Ventilation System 7
Source: Online advertised jobs data
Potential Candidates in South Dakota by County
Source: Individuals with active résumés in the workforce system.
Advertised Job Openings in South Dakota by County
Source: Online advertised jobs data
Typical Wages
$67,503
Mean Annual Wage
Source: Labor Market Information Center, SD Dept. of Labor & Regulation
Projected Annual Openings
10
2% of the 618 total estimated annual openings in Life, Physical, and Social Science occupations.
Source: Labor Market Information Center, SD Dept. of Labor & Regulation
Industries by Employment
Industry Title Estimated Employment
Self-Employed and Unpaid Family Workers, All Jobs Confidential
Food Manufacturing Confidential
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing Confidential
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Confidential
Management of Companies and Enterprises Confidential
Source: Labor Market Information Center, SD Dept. of Labor & Regulation
Education Requirements on Advertised Jobs