R&D Operative Assistant

Carbery; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbery is seeking an R&D Operative Assistant to join the Ballineen, Cork team. You will help deliver R&D programme objectives by testing and developing new recipes, processes and technology assessments, and by creating prototypes for internal and external evaluation.

You will manufacture and test products at pilot plant or lab scale, build data and knowledge to support transfer to operations, and assist in maintaining SOPs and safety practices while supporting other R&D activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Food processing qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous or relevant experience in Operations or R&D role an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the pilot plant/lab is clean and ready for trial work and all equipment is maintained and working within specification.
• Sourcing and collection of raw materials for trials.
• Manufacture of new products.
• Record management: Recording of all data, observations and learnings from the trial.
• Assisting in the assessment/testing of the products made in the pilot plant or on bench.
• Sample management: Sending samples to lab for testing or externally to customers.
• Co-ordinating and testing product attributes over time.
• Stock management of raw material inputs and finished trial products.
• Assisting in evaluation of new technologies over the research programme as required.
• Assisting in the set up and maintenance of SOPs in the pilot plant facility/lab and developing / adhering to CI and Health and Safety practices
• Liaise with operations of the transfer of knowledge from R&D to main plant.
• Cross training and support to cover other Research assistants in Powder Area

Education

Food Processing qualification

Job description

## R&D Operative AssistantApply: IE - Ballineen, Cork: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: End Date: September 24, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JR101559# Company OverviewCarbery Group is dedicated to enriching lives. How do we do this? Owned by the farmers of West Cork, we are a global business with deep local roots. Our mission is to deliver lasting value to our farmer shareholders while making positive impact on our customers, employees, suppliers, partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to doing this by creating healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food and ingredient solutions.With customers in over 50 countries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, our open mindset and ability to be a good partner. We prioritise our customers' needs, while also valuing our planet and fostering a thriving, people-first environment.# Your Role in Carbery's SuccessThe successful candidate will work as part of the R&D team to deliver our R&D programme objectives. The person will test and develop new recipes, processes and technology assessments providing new protypes for evaluation internally or externally in the marketplace. They will build up data and knowledge on new products, processes and technology as part of the R&D evaluations and use this knowledge in the subsequent transfer of new products and processes to operations team. This person will be manufacturing/ testing products at pilot plant and/or lab scale. This person may also be asked from time to time to support other R&D activities as part of the R&D function.# How You Will Contribute* Ensuring the pilot plant/lab is clean and ready for trial work and all equipment is maintained and working within specification.* Sourcing and collection of raw materials for trials* Manufacture of new products* Record management: Recording of all data, observations and learnings from the trial.* Assisting in the assessment/testing of the products made in the pilot plant or on bench* Sample management: Sending samples to lab for testing or externally to customers.* Co-ordinating and testing product attributes over time.* Stock management of raw material inputs and finished trial products.* Assisting in evaluation of new technologies over the research programme as required.* Assisting in the set up and maintenance of SOPs in the pilot plant facility/lab and developing / adhering to CI and Health and Safety practices* Liaise with operations of the transfer of knowledge from R&D to main plant.* Cross training and support to cover other Research assistants in Powder Area* **Working hours:** Day hours (8:30 to 17:00 hrs) Monday to Friday, Saturday in exceptional circumstances. Early starts or later finishes will be required, at times, to facilitate trial schedules and raw material collection.**Qualifications** Food Processing qualification or equivalent experience. Previous or relevant experience in Operations or R&D role an advantage but not essential. Training will be provided in the role.