About Your New Employer – Keohane Seafoods
A well-established Irish seafood producer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and responsible sourcing.
* A company with a long-standing presence in the Irish food industry, supplying premium seafood products to domestic and international markets
* Strong focus on
innovation, sustainability, and ocean health
, with ongoing investment in R&D and continuous improvement
* Supportive, collaborative culture where new ideas are encouraged and sustainability is embedded into business strategy
About Your New Job
As the
R&D & Sustainability Specialist
, you will play a key role in driving product innovation and sustainability initiatives across the business. This is a hands-on role combining research, product development, and environmental strategy.
In this role, you will:
* Lead the development and testing of new seafood products, packaging solutions, and preservation methods
* Collaborate closely with Quality, Production, and Commercial teams to bring new innovations from concept to launch
* Design and implement sustainability programmes across sourcing, production, and distribution
* Monitor and report on key environmental KPIs such as carbon footprint, water usage, and waste reduction
* Prepare R&D Tax Credit technical documentation and support Enterprise Ireland grant applications
* Support certifications and compliance requirements (MSC, ASC, BRC, ESG reporting)
What Skills You Need
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A
Master's degree
in Food Science, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
* Minimum 3 years' experience
in R&D, sustainability, or food industry roles
* Strong understanding of
sustainable food practices, regulatory frameworks, and product development processes
* Excellent communication and project management skills
What's on Offer
* Strong exposure to
innovation projects, sustainability strategy, and grant-funded R&D
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Long-term career development in a growing and future-focused organisation
What's Next
If you're interested in this exciting opportunity,
apply now
or contact me for a confidential chat If this role isn't the perfect fit, but you're exploring similar positions, I'd still love to hear from you.