R&D Data Analytical Associate
2025 Graduate Programme
Onsite/Hybrid Working
Tirlán
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Role Profile
Our Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and flourish in your career.
We are looking for people who care about the world and each other, who want to build their career with likeminded and passionate people. So if you want a career where you can truly make a difference, then we’d like to hear from you!
Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Innovation team as a R&D Associate. This role will be onsite.
Located in our Innovation Centre in Ballyragget, this role reports to the Advanced Analytical Senior Manager and supports the delivery of our Research & Development functions.
An opportunity has been identified within the Research and Development function to improve how data is gathered, analysed, utilised and communicated. We are seeking a graduate with experience in various aspects of data analysis to:
• Review current ways of working around data collection and generation, and implement improvements in the process.
• Drive the valorisation of R&D data to uncover new insights and learning.
• Develop and grow the data literacy of the wider R&D team.
Responsibilities
Aggregate existing R&D data and work with colleagues to analyse it for insights.
Build new ways of working around data generation and collection.
Develop new databases to streamline the data analysis process.
Develop the R&D strategy around AI and machine learning.
Collaborate with the various NPD teams in developing and deploying models to optimise processing and spray drying operations.
Upskill colleagues on data analysis principles and techniques where required.
Requirements
Exploratory data analytics and visualisation.
Predictive and prescriptive modelling and analytics.
Database technology.
Machine learning and AI.
Experience working with small data sets.
Strong communicator and collaborator.
Knowledge of dairy and cereal processing is an advantage.
We offer
• 2 year structured graduate development programme
• Site or team rotations as part of the programme
• Year on year salary increment
• Hybrid working
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• Bike to work scheme
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities
About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation