R&D Cheese Technologist

Network Personnel Consultants

West Cork, Cork

Exceptional opportunity with a leading Ingredients Manufacturing Client who are looking to attract an R&D Cheese Technologist for their Business. Reporting to the R&D Manager will have the following responsibilities: Good working knowledge of all aspects of cheese making i.e. technology, chemistry, nutritional, sensory, packaging technology etc. Understand cheese functionality and factors affecting its performance. Working with customers on projects at retail and industrial level from concept to launch stage. Provide technical support on problem solving internally and externally to customers. Travel and present to customers internationally, attend trade shows and seminars. Work cross functionally across the business with Business Development Managers, Marketing and Quality. Liaise with food for Health Ireland on research projects with Universities and Industry Groups. Have a basic understanding of the regulations and legislative environment on labelling cheese and making claims in the retail and industrial sectors. The successful candidate will need to have previous experience in a similar role. Degree accredited in food science with preference for an MSc or Phd in the area of cheese science and technology. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills coupled with attention to detail, project management capabilities and a dynamic, driven “can do” approach. Excellent opportunity to develop career with a leading Organisation in Cork. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. For a confidential discussion and introduction to this opportunity contact Network Personnel Consultants on 0214276551. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2178 days ago