Product TechnologistNaas, Ireland - HybridCompetitive salary and other benefitsWe have an exciting opportunity for an R&D Technician to join our Goodfella's team in Naas. In this role you will be responsible to provide critical product development support to the delivery of the NPD / EPD program. Conducts practical & administrative tasks eg product prototyping, benchmarking, factory trials, specifications, etc involving cross functional interaction, with RDQ colleagues (product & pack) & on-site supply chain and quality teams.About the role:Technical Project Delivery: High quality product prototypes in line with briefProfessionally planned & executed product trials, Proactive product development – NPD, renovation & savings Product Benchmarking: Constant awareness of competitor activity, Regular review of competitor productsData analysis & reporting: Accurate reporting of experimental & trial data, Accurate documentation of competitor data, Specifications correct & approved first time, Ability to summaries & draw conclusions from technical data.Safe & Hygienic Working: Well-maintained team development infrastructure (equipment, ingredient stocks, reference samples etc.About you:We need someone who is curious, attentive to detail & has a passion for food. They should be eager to build their knowledge of consumer needs & preferences & to develop & apply their knowledge of food science & technology to deliver superior products. They should be a strong team player & share the Nomad purpose of serving the world with better food. Some of the must have requirement are the followings:Relevant Food Science / Technical / Culinary / Engineering qualification or proven experience of food developmentDriving licensePassportWhat we can offer you:An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potentialA culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference.The potential to progress your career across different areas of the Nomad Foods GroupWe're on an exceptional adventure and offer a truly purpose led career.We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future.Who are we:Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €3.2 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded only 10 years ago, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose – become frozen food world champions - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet.At Nomad Foods we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.