Basic Function:

This competition seeks to recruit two highly motivated candidates to work in a Technologist role on an industry funded project.The project is linked between the Food Chemistry and Technology department in Teagasc Moorepark and one of Ireland’s main nutritional product manufacturers.  This position provides an exciting opportunity for someone to both learn and contribute to the area of dairy chemistry and analytical methodology. The research aims to analyse a large sample set of dairy ingredients for functionality. Duties will include extensive laboratory-based research and the project will be based in the Teagasc Moorepark facilities in Fermoy, Co. Cork.

Number of vacancies: 2 Technologist positions

Duration: 23 months 

Background:

The main task of this project is based on dairy ingredients. The position is based in the Teagasc Food Chemistry and Technology Department in Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The role will require the successful candidate to be able to organise, test and acquire data on a significant number of commercial dairy powders and to disseminate results to the wider project team. Teagasc – Moorepark conducts both fundamental and applied research on a wide range of subjects such as food science, dairy processing and engineering with a focus towards industrial applications.

Duties & Responsibilities specific to this project:

• Oversee acquisition, organisation, trending and statistical analysis of data generated from laboratory analysis.
• Complete all day to day activities as allocated by the laboratory manager/supervisor.
• Conduct routine and specialized tests on various dairy powders.
• Collect and prepare samples of various dairy products for testing, ensuring that all samples are handled and stored correctly to maintain their integrity.
• Perform a variety of laboratory tests, including HPLC, spectroscopy, particle size analysis, heat stability, solubility, wettability, etc. 
• Accurately interpret, record and systematically report test results
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Development and implementation of new test methods and quality control protocols to improve testing accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in dairy science and laboratory techniques. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
• To actively participate in the annual business planning and Performance Management Development System (PMDS) processes.
• Fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations. This includes full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

* This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive.  It will be reviewed from time to time with the post holder.

 Note:  The ‘essential’ qualifications, knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies outlined above are ‘must-have’ which will be used in the selection process.