Science & Innovation Food Technologist - R&D & Trials Lead

OASIS Group; Naas; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days

Pension plan

Subsidised canteen

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Wellness programme

Maternity/Paternity leave benefits

Bike to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Dawn Farms in Naas, Co. Kildare, is seeking a Science & Innovation Food Technologist to join the S&I Department. You will lead experimental design and industrial trial phases, contributing to growth across innovation platforms and markets.

This role offers exposure to state-of-the-art food research and manufacturing for a diverse protein product portfolio. We value highly organised, detail-oriented individuals with strong data interpretation skills, GMP knowledge, and collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Food Fermentation, or related field.
• Excellent record-keeping and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read, collect, analyse, and interpret technical information and data.
• Understanding of GMP and Food Safety concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute practical experiments and trials in kitchen, pilot plant, or factories.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on trial design and timelines.
• Generate and interpret data and document results in MS tools.
• Present data to drive decisions during experimental phases.
• Develop expertise in process and analytical methodologies and SOPs.
• Coordinate trial planning and knowledge transfer within the team.
• Ensure food safety and adherence to health and safety policies.

Skills

Ambition

Highly Organised

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Food Fermentation, or related field

Tools

SharePoint

OneNote

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dawn Farms in Naas, Co. Kildare, is seeking a Science & Innovation Food Technologist to join the S&I Department. You will lead experimental design and industrial trial phases, contributing to growth across innovation platforms and markets.

This role offers exposure to state-of-the-art food research and manufacturing for a diverse protein product portfolio. We value highly organised, detail-oriented individuals with strong data interpretation skills, GMP knowledge, and collaborative mindset.