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Food Technologist

Our client, a leading organisation within the Irish food and retail sector, is seeking an experienced Food Technologist to join their team in Cork. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse product portfolio, supporting new product development, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining the highest standards of product quality and safety.

Package

• Competitive salary DOE
• Hybrid working
• Career development opportunities

Responsibilities of this Food Technologist job include:

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure products meet agreed quality and packaging specifications.
• Manage and maintain online product specifications, ensuring approval before product launches.
• Ensure compliance with food legislation, internal policies and technical standards.
• Support new product development through established stage-gate processes.
• Review and approve product labelling, packaging artwork and specifications.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to assess and approve suppliers.
• Conduct product benchmarking and identify opportunities for quality improvement.
• Support sustainable packaging initiatives and product innovation.
• Liaise with quality teams regarding supplier audits and technical issues.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver commercially viable, high-quality products.

Requirements for this Food Technologist job include:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, quality or technical roles.
• Experience managing retailer specifications using computerised systems.
• Strong knowledge of food legislation, legal labelling and packaging compliance.
• Understanding of HACCP, BRC standards and allergen management.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Product development experience advantageous.

Aoife Clarke is handling recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please apply with your CV or visit the Excel Recruitment website for similar opportunities. For more information, call Aoife on 01 871 7613. Only suitable applicants can be contacted.

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