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)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key responsibilities will include:
* Support projects for NPD as well as improving or trouble shooting 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.
KEY EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
* 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 multi-task
* 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, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time