Site R&D Technologist
Co. Longford
We are pleased to be recruiting a Site R&D Technologist for a leading food manufacturer in Co. Longford. The core purpose of this role is to scale new products to full manufacturing and improve profitability through reformulation and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing in-depth reports on trials that accurately reflect the work carried out including all required measurements, ingredients, standard operating procedures, recommended actions and next steps.
* Management of recipe development and implementation ensuring key criteria of nutrition and palatability are compliant in conjunction with group teams.
* Management of continuous improvement programme of recipe development on site and ensuring proactive approach to least cost formulation.
* Support product requests for customer presentations.
* Work with cross-functional teams at site and group to ensure products can be manufactured efficiently and are fully compliant.
* Support customer queries in relation to recipe and nutrition.
* Manage site raw material analysis plan when required.
* Preparation of reports following trials and analysis of outputs.
* Preparation of samples for dispatch.
* Participate in relevant cross functional meetings such as procurement, NPI, customer technical meetings etc.
* Ensure NPD process at site level meets customer and accreditation requirements.
* Management of site product portfolio.
Education & Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
* Professional qualifications in recipe development, quality assurance, or food safety are advantageous.
* Knowledge of food legislation and regulatory compliance, including allergen, labelling, and nutrition requirements.
Experience
* 2–5 years' experience in recipe development, product formulation, or food manufacturing.
* Experience in managing product trials, analysis, and reporting.
* Hands-on experience with ingredient handling, formulation, and standard operating procedures.
* Experience in continuous improvement initiatives and least-cost formulation is desirable.
* Experience working with cross-functional teams including procurement, NPD (New Product Development), production, and quality.
* Previous involvement in customer-facing technical queries, presentations, or NPD meetings.
* Exposure to managing raw material analysis plans and/or lab testing is beneficial.