Location: BIA Innovator Campus CLG, Teagasc Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co Galway, H65 R718
Technologist
Salary: Technologist Grade 1 with a Salary Scale of €41,580 to €78,830
Closing Date: 12/05/2025 12:00 PM
Permanent Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Level 8 degree (as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent), in Food Science/Food Innovation/Biosciences or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in industry or other appropriate field
• Development and implementation of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (e.g. HACCP)

SKILLS

• Track record of recipe development, product development and scaling across a range of food product categories.
• Experience in operating food processing equipment.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills as dealing with clients and the delivery of training will be a key part of this role.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and meet deliverables in a timely manner.
• Previous experience working in a customer facing product. development role in a BRC/ISO accredited operation.
• Pilot plant/industrial experience in a range of food production and processing technologies.
• Understanding of the principles of food analytical testing.
• Experience with 2nd and/or 3rd party audits.

KNOWLEDGE

• Food Product Development
• Food quality and safety management systems (e.g. HACCP) as well as basic food regulation.
• Development of relevant documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS), Risk Assessments, Maintenance Schedules, Cleaning regimes.
• Supply chain/process flow improvements including the management of food waste.
• Working knowledge of major retailer/s and Food Service Sector Product Development ‘gate’ processes & customer based specification and pack copy systems

Please refer the Job description for details