Science & Innovation Graduate
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Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a leading business-to-business supplier of customised protein & nutrition solutions to the food sector. www.dawnfarms.ie
Purpose of the Role:The Science & Innovation (S&I) Graduate will play a key role in planning and testing new ideas, contributing to the growth of the business across different innovation platforms and markets. This position offers exposure to state-of-the-art food research and manufacturing, as well as diverse protein product development and applications. Candidates will work in a team environment and are expected to have a passion for science and technology, with knowledge in Chemistry, Nutrition, Process Engineering, and Food Science. This multidisciplinary role involves learning new techniques, conducting practical experiments/trials, and handling multiple assignments within the S&I team.
Core ResponsibilitiesFood safety and health and safety are everybody’s responsibility. Food Safety policies, H&S policies, standard operating procedures and good hygiene practices should always be adhered to, to ensure the safety of the food being produced and the safety of you and your colleagues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:• Plan and execute practical experiments and trials, designing and testing new or improved methods and products in the S&I Pure Culinary Science kitchen, pilot plant, or factories.• Collaborate closely with experienced Project Managers, advising on trial design, timelines, potential hurdles, and improvements to achieve technical advances.• Generate and interpret data, maintain SharePoint databases, and document results in OneNote and other Microsoft suite applications.• Present data and results effectively to the S&I team to drive decisions during the experimental and prototype testing phase.• Evaluate new ingredients, materials, products, or processes to build S&I capabilities.
• Develop expertise in process and analytical methodologies, preparing and updating specifications and SOPs.• Capture key learnings and feedback to share within internal communications, improving our innovation process.• Coordinate trial planning and knowledge transfer within the team.• Work with cross-functional departments to execute collaborative project tasks.• Provide scientific and technical guidance to other team members and departments as needed.• Ensure food safety and adhere to health and safety policies, standard operating procedures, and good hygiene practices.
Key Deliverables:• Execution of practical trials, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner and based on the given brief.• Update trial reports and communication platforms daily.• Generation of high-quality reports and documentation, stored on SharePoint and OneNote.• Completion and review of trial reports and products with Project Managers.• Push projects to the next stage.• Achieve technical advances during trials.
Knowledge and Experience to be Demonstrated:• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Food Fermentation, or related field.• General understanding of food applications and processing.• Excellent record-keeping and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.• Ability to read, collect, analyse, and interpret technical information and data.• Logical and scientific thinking applied to a wide range of problems.• Ability to operate standard laboratory and pilot equipment following training.• Troubleshooting skills are key to this role, and the candidate should be highly motivated and eager to learn.• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously.• Ability to distinguish colours and flavours.• Understanding of GMP and Food Safety concepts.• Good verbal and written communication skills.
Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a leading business-to-business supplier of customised protein & nutrition solutions to the food sector. www.dawnfarms.ie
Purpose of the Role:The Science & Innovation (S&I) Graduate will play a key role in planning and testing new ideas, contributing to the growth of the business across different innovation platforms and markets. This position offers exposure to state-of-the-art food research and manufacturing, as well as diverse protein product development and applications. Candidates will work in a team environment and are expected to have a passion for science and technology, with knowledge in Chemistry, Nutrition, Process Engineering, and Food Science. This multidisciplinary role involves learning new techniques, conducting practical experiments/trials, and handling multiple assignments within the S&I team.
Core ResponsibilitiesFood safety and health and safety are everybody’s responsibility. Food Safety policies, H&S policies, standard operating procedures and good hygiene practices should always be adhered to, to ensure the safety of the food being produced and the safety of you and your colleagues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:• Plan and execute practical experiments and trials, designing and testing new or improved methods and products in the S&I Pure Culinary Science kitchen, pilot plant, or factories.• Collaborate closely with experienced Project Managers, advising on trial design, timelines, potential hurdles, and improvements to achieve technical advances.• Generate and interpret data, maintain SharePoint databases, and document results in OneNote and other Microsoft suite applications.• Present data and results effectively to the S&I team to drive decisions during the experimental and prototype testing phase.• Evaluate new ingredients, materials, products, or processes to build S&I capabilities.
• Develop expertise in process and analytical methodologies, preparing and updating specifications and SOPs.• Capture key learnings and feedback to share within internal communications, improving our innovation process.• Coordinate trial planning and knowledge transfer within the team.• Work with cross-functional departments to execute collaborative project tasks.• Provide scientific and technical guidance to other team members and departments as needed.• Ensure food safety and adhere to health and safety policies, standard operating procedures, and good hygiene practices.
Key Deliverables:• Execution of practical trials, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner and based on the given brief.• Update trial reports and communication platforms daily.• Generation of high-quality reports and documentation, stored on SharePoint and OneNote.• Completion and review of trial reports and products with Project Managers.• Push projects to the next stage.• Achieve technical advances during trials.
Knowledge and Experience to be Demonstrated:• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Food Fermentation, or related field.• General understanding of food applications and processing.• Excellent record-keeping and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.• Ability to read, collect, analyse, and interpret technical information and data.• Logical and scientific thinking applied to a wide range of problems.• Ability to operate standard laboratory and pilot equipment following training.• Troubleshooting skills are key to this role, and the candidate should be highly motivated and eager to learn.• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously.• Ability to distinguish colours and flavours.• Understanding of GMP and Food Safety concepts.• Good verbal and written communication skills.
