Job Title: Senior Innovation Researcher
Description:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Innovation Researcher to join our S&I Department in Naas, Co. Kildare.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality research and experimentation services across various innovation platforms and related markets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Designs and executes experiments/trials, as well as designs new or improved methodologies and procedures to conduct validations and experimental testing.
* Works closely with project managers to advise on trial design, timelines, potential hurdles, and trials improvement to achieve technical advances at every trial.
* Generates and interprets data, ensuring accurate results and effective communication of findings.
* Maintains databases and documentation of research activities and outcomes.
* Evaluates new ingredients, materials, products, or processes contributing to S&I capability building and provides recommendations for future development.
* Develops expertise on process and analytical methodologies, staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements.
* Prepares and updates specifications and SOPs on new or updated S&I 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.
Requirements:
* Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a 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.
* Excellent record-keeping and organizational 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 colors.
* Ability to taste and distinguish flavors.
* 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.
What We Offer:
* Annual leave 22 days.
* Pension plan.
* Health insurance scheme.
* Subsidized canteen.
* Employee assistance program - this program offers expert wellbeing support 24 hours a day 365 days a year access to counseling, financial information, consumer information, life coaching, health information, autism support, parent coaching, International employee support, all free for you and your family.
* Wellness program.
* Maternity/Paternity leave benefits.
* Training & Development, Career progression.
* Christmas Savings Scheme.
* Bike to work scheme.