Food Innovation Specialist

2 days ago

Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland beBeeInnovation Full time €45,000 - €70,000
Job Description

We are seeking a Food Innovation Specialist to join our team.

The role will involve designing and executing experiments, developing new methodologies and procedures, and analyzing data.

You will work closely with project managers, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and communicate effectively with internal clients and outside suppliers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wants to contribute to the growth of our business in innovation platforms and related markets.

Responsibilities and 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 databases. Documents results.
  • Effectively presents data/results to drive decisions on projects during the experimental and prototype testing phase.
  • Evaluates new ingredients, materials, products, or processes contributing to capability building.
  • Develops expertise on process and analytical methodologies. Prepares and updates specifications and SOPs on new or updated capabilities.
  • Contributes to knowledge building and other innovation activities by capturing key learnings and feedbacks to share within internal communications to improve our innovation process.
  • Works closely with other 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 safe working environment by practicing and coaching in established safety procedures.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field.
  • General understanding of food applications and processing.
  • Ability to read, collect data, analyze, 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.
  • Ability to operate a variety of standard laboratory and pilot equipment and instrumentation (such as food production equipment, pH meters, balances, etc.).
  • Excellent record keeping and organisational skills with attention to detail.
  • Project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously.
  • Troubleshooting skills are key to this role.
  • Ability to distinguish colours.
  • Ability to taste and distinguish flavours.
  • Candidate should be highly motivated and eager to learn.
  • Understanding of GMP and Food Safety concepts.
  • Basic ability to analyze 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.
  • Regularly required to lift and/or move materials or equipment up to 10kg and occasionally required to lift up to 20kg.
Benefits
  • Annual leave 22 days.
  • Pension plan.
  • Health insurance scheme.
  • Subsidised canteen.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Wellness programme.
  • Maternity/Paternity leave benefits.
  • Training & Development, Career progression.
  • Christmas Savings Scheme.
  • Bike to work scheme

Equal opportunities employer.

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