Technologist National Residue Control Plan

Overview

Dawn Farms is seeking a Science & Innovation Technologist to join the S&I Department, based in Naas, Co. Kildare. The role delivers experimental design and industrial trial phases of projects and supports related activities to grow the business in its innovation platforms and markets. This is an opportunity for growth with exposure to a state-of-the-art food research and manufacturing environment and diverse protein product development and applications.

Job details

Job type: Permanent
• Full-time

Working hours: Monday to Friday

Location: Naas, Co. Kildare

Role Responsibilities & Duties

• Designs and executes experimentation/trials in addition to designing new or improved methodologies and procedures to conduct validations and experimental testing.
• Works closely with Project Managers and advises on trial design, timelines, potential hurdles, and trials improvement to achieve technical advances at every trial.
• Generates and interprets data. Maintains SharePoint databases. Documents results in OneNote S&I trial reporting system.
• Effectively presents data/results to S&I team to drive decisions on projects during the experimental and prototype testing phase.
• Evaluates new ingredients, materials, products, or processes contributing to S&I capability building.
• Develops expertise on process and analytical methodologies. Prepares and updates specifications and SOPs on new or updated S&I capabilities.
• Contributes to knowledge building and other innovation activities by capturing key learnings and feedback to share within internal communications to improve our innovation process.
• Works closely with other S&I Technologists to coordinate trial planning and within-team transfer of knowledge.
• Works with cross-functional departments to drive the execution of collaborative project tasks.
• Advises and guides other team members and other departments on scientific/technical matters, as necessary.
• Maintains a safe working environment by practicing and coaching established safety procedures.

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field.
• General understanding of food applications and processing.
• Ability to read, collect data, analyse, and interpret technical information.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as percent, ppm and basic algebraic equations.
• Ability to apply principles of logical/scientific thinking to a wide range of problems.
• Operate standard laboratory and pilot equipment and instrumentation (e.g., food production equipment, pH meters, balances).
• Excellent record keeping and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Project management skills with ability to prioritise multiple activities simultaneously.
• Troubleshooting skills are key to this role.
• Ability to distinguish colours and to taste and distinguish flavours.
• Highly motivated and eager to learn.
• Understanding of GMP and Food Safety concepts.
• Basic ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with internal clients and outside suppliers.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Willing to travel as required.
• Physical ability to lift and/or move materials or equipment up to 10 kg regularly and up to 20 kg occasionally.

Competencies

• Process performance measures and updated trial reports
• Communication of findings and documentation on SharePoint and OneNote
• Progression of projects to the next stage and delivery of technical advances during trials
• Quality of reports and ability to update key stakeholders

What we can offer you

• Annual leave: 22 days
• Pension plan
• Subsidised canteen
• Employee assistance programme, offering wellbeing support 24/7/365
• Wellness programme
• Maternity/Paternity leave benefits
• Christmas Savings Scheme
• Bike to work scheme

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dawn Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

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