Science & Innovation Graduate, Food Tech Research

OASIS Group; Naas; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Contribution

Pension Plan

Subsided Canteen

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike to Work Scheme

Christmas savings scheme

Free onsite parking

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

Dawn Farms is seeking an S&I Graduate to join our Science & Innovation Department in Naas, Co. Kildare. This role offers exposure to state-of-the-art food research and manufacturing, with opportunities across multiple innovation platforms and markets.

The position involves planning and conducting experiments, data handling, collaboration with project managers, and cross-functional teamwork to drive technical advances in product development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field.
• Strong knowledge in chemistry, nutrition, process engineering, and food science.
• Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, collect, analyse, and interpret technical information and data.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute practical experiments and trials in the S&I kitchen, pilot plant, or factories.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on trial design, timelines, and improvements.
• Generate, document, and interpret data; maintain SharePoint databases.
• Present data to drive decisions during prototype testing.
• Evaluate new ingredients, materials, products or processes.
• Develop expertise in process and analytical methodologies; update specs and SOPs.
• Capture learnings and share within internal communications.
• Coordinate trial planning and knowledge transfer within the team.
• Work with cross-functional departments on project tasks.
• Provide scientific guidance to team members and departments.
• Ensure food safety and SOP compliance.
• Update trial reports and communication platforms daily.
• Generate high-quality reports and documentation on SharePoint/OneNote.
• Push projects to the next stage; achieve technical advances.

Skills

Food Science

Data Analytics

Ability to multitask

Communication Skills

Education

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

Tools

SharePoint

OneNote

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dawn Farms is seeking an S&I Graduate to join our Science & Innovation Department in Naas, Co. Kildare. This role offers exposure to state-of-the-art food research and manufacturing, with opportunities across multiple innovation platforms and markets.

The position involves planning and conducting experiments, data handling, collaboration with project managers, and cross-functional teamwork to drive technical advances in product development.