Family and Consumer Science Job Openings description

Family and consumer science professionals plan and carry out studies in various areas related to family and consumer science. They find employment in colleges, universities, hospitals, government agencies, private research groups, and product manufacturers.

In a research study, family and consumer science professionals try to gain new knowledge. They first define the problem to be solved. Then they read all the available information on the subject. They develop a plan for finding the answers to their questions. They may choose a sample of families to study, or may decide to do experiments on laboratory animals. They choose or design the equipment that they need to conduct their research study. Then they collect new information. They interpret their findings and compile a report.

Family and consumer science researchers mostly research on nutrition, child development, and the preparation and preservation of food. Consumer specialists usually do a research study on several brands, comparing the cost, the effectiveness, and the safety of the brands. They may for example, test a new medicine for a pharmaceutical company; find out how well it suits the public; and whether it has any side effects.

Family and consumer science researchers may also study a problem dealing with the development of young children. They may work with psychologists or other specialists to add to knowledge about child development.

The ideal candidate will be: able to work well as part of a research team; able to deal with a wide variety of people; creative and patient.

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