What are the career options in food technology after completing my B.Tech?

Firstly I must say your branch is unique and different thus is the scope of it. Food Technology has a wide career scope in government and private sectors with the fast growing industry in India and abroad. One can get job in food processing industries, research laboratories, hotels, soft drink factories, rice mills, hospitality industry, packaging industries, manufacturing industries and distilleries. Candidates who have completed their Masters and PhD degree can work as lecturers in colleges/universities. Food processing companies need persons in the departments like Production, Quality Assurance, R&D (Research and Development) etc. In the public sector, a candidate can get employed in the companies like The Food Corporation of India, Modern Food Corporation, North-Eastern Agricultural Marketing Corporation, etc. In the private sector, a candidate can get employed in the companies like Amul, Cadbury, Britannia, Metro Diary, Hindustan Lever, Kellogg’s, Nestle, etc.There are several attractive positions which are open to food technologists like Quality Assurance Manager, Laboratory Supervisor, Production Manager and food packaging manager. Find below are some of the popular sectors for employment for the Food Technologist. Food Manufacturing and Processing (Grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat etc.) FMCG Pharma-Biotech Agro-Biotech Dairy Firms Poultry Firms Bakeries and Confectionaries Breweries Retailers Healthcare Academia and Research Institutes Food Packaging

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<p>Aspirants who have completed <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech-bachelor-of-technology-chp">BTech</a> in <strong>Food Technology</strong> can go for higher study options like ME/<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/m-e-m-tech-chp">MTech</a> and <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/ph-d-chp">PhD</a>. They can do certification courses in Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Food Science and Quality Control etc. There are career opportunities in areas like <strong>Food processing, production and quality assurance.</strong> Students after<strong> BTech in Food Technology</strong> can try for <strong>job profiles like Food Inspector, Food Processing Operator, and Food Research Analyst</strong> etc.</p><p><strong>Higher Studies options:</strong>&nbsp;Master of Engineering in Food Technology, Master of Technology in Processing and Food Engineering, Master of Technology in Food Biotechnology, Master of Technology in Food Technology, Master of Technology in Food and Nutrition, Master of Technology in Food safety and Standards, Master of Bussines Administration. They have options to do a lot of certification courses which will help to improve their job prospects. Popular certification courses in the field include: Certificate Course in Food and Nutrition, Diploma Course in Food Science and Quality Control, Diploma in Food and Nutrition, Certificate Course in Food Production and Patisserie, Certificate Course in food technology.</p><p><strong>B.Tech in Food Technology graduates have a good career opportunities in India as well as abroad. </strong>Public sector and private sector organizations provide openings for these graduates. They can earn around <strong>INR 20,000 per month </strong>in public sector units. In <strong>private organizations</strong> initially they can look for a remuneration of around <strong>INR 25000 per month</strong>.</p><p><strong>Employment areas: </strong>Food Processing, Technical sales, Quality assurance, Product development, Production management, Research and development Job Profiles: These graduates can work as: Food Inspector, Food Microbiologist, Bacteriologist, Biochemists and, Food Science Teacher, Food Standards Officer, Laboratory Technician, Manager Organic Chemists, Toxicologists, Analytical Chemists, Assistant General Manager, Food &amp; Beverage Associate, Food Handler, Food Processing Operator, Food Research Analyst, Food Technologist, Home Economists, Accountant, Marketing Executive Research Scientists, Sourcing Contractor.</p><p><strong>Recruiters:</strong> Food cooperation of India, Central warehouse, dept of food &amp; public by government of India. They can expect a good career abroad also. Very good remuneration is offered for these graduates abroad and they can earn a salary of around <strong>INR 1, 25000 per month</strong>.</p>

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It is better to do M.Tech in that or apply for some jobs based on your qualifications.

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