R&D Research Assistant( Cheese)

Carbery Group; Ballineen; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbery Group in Ballineen, County Cork, is seeking a hands-on R&D candidate to work on our pilot plant and lab scale projects. You will test and develop new recipes, processes and technologies, building data and knowledge to transfer to operations.

Responsibilities span material sourcing, product manufacture, data recording, product testing, sample management and supporting CI/Health & Safety practices. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Food Processing qualification or equivalent experience.
• Training will be provided in the role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the pilot plant/lab is clean and ready for trials; maintain equipment within specification.
• Source and collect raw materials for trials.
• Manufacture of new products.
• Record management: capture data, observations and learnings from trials.
• Assist in assessment/testing of products from pilot plant or bench.
• Send samples to lab for testing or externally to customers.
• Coordinate and test product attributes over time.
• Stock management of raw material inputs and finished trial products.
• Assist in evaluating new technologies during the R&D program.
• Set up and maintain SOPs in the pilot plant/lab and adhere to CI/Health & Safety practices.
• Liaise with operations for 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) Monday to Friday; Saturday in exceptional circumstances.

Education

Food Processing qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Overview

Carbery 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 Success

The 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.

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.