Research and Development Graduate

3 days ago


Cork, Cork, Ireland Arrabawn Tipperary Full time

BUSINESS SECTOR: Food Ingredients

JOB TITLE: Research and Development Graduate

Purpose
Food Ingredients: Support the development and improvement of processes and ingredients derived from milk, casein and whey, buttermilk and fat filled milk.

FUNCTION: Research & Development and Technical support

LOCATION: Nenagh (with support for Tipperary)

Responsibilities
  • Support projects for NPD as well as improving or troubleshooting current products
  • Meeting project deadlines and outcomes as agreed with Department Manager
  • Evaluating ingredients and processing aids for Dairy Ingredients complying with regulatory requirements
  • Functional testing of powders using standard methods as well as developing methods for specific applications
  • Support in experimental design (process and ingredients)
  • Sourcing and evaluation of scientific papers
  • Conduct pilot trials in external Research Institutions as required
  • Scale up from bench trials to pilot trials up to industrial trials
  • Liaise with Technical, Production and Engineering on production trials
  • Capture relevant information during trials and carry out post-trial product review for QA and Production Specifications
  • Preparing reports and presentations on projects
  • Responsible for compiling support documentation for all samples being dispatched to customers
  • Conduct work within budget parameters
  • Undertake other duties as required in line with business needs
  • Learning and Development program requirements in line with role and duties
Qualifications and experience
  • Degree(s) in Dairy / Food Science or Technology, Food Engineering and/or related disciplines
  • Experience in working with Dairy or Food Ingredients
  • Experience in a similar role within the Food Manufacturing Industry
  • Analytical ability and an ability to problem solve
  • Self-starter with high motivation and flexibility
  • Ability to multitask
  • PC proficiency
  • Hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP), Food handling and Chemical Awareness knowledge
  • Team-worker with strong interpersonal, communication skills and continuous improvement mind-set
  • Fluency in English written and oral

Note: As with all positions, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.

Employment details
  • Seniority level: Internship
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries: Food Production

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