Excellent opportunity for an experienced Research and Development Scientist to join a growing and expanding business in Oranmore, Co. Galway. My client provides a range of Gardening, Agricultural and Veterinary products for the Irish, UK and EU markets. The company is expanding both its product range and export potential. To achieve this, they are offering a new position as Research and Development Scientist. Reporting to the Technical Director, the position will involve advancing the research on commercialised products as well as working on developing the NPD pipeline. This is a new opportunity, offering diversity of work within a wide portfolio range from Veterinary / Animal Nutrition to Plant Protection, Biocides and Biopesticide products. This is an exciting role for an individual with a passion for life sciences and chemistry. The role will encompass the research and development of new product lines from concept to field trials.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Working with defined concepts, researching the chemistry and developing commercially viable solutions.
2. Supporting the acceleration and growth of new product innovations, leveraging new technologies and landing consumer relevant products with bottom line impact.
3. Analysing proposed raw materials, in-process and finished products, as well as stability samples according to the relevant specifications while ensuring documentation and reporting is conducted in accordance with good laboratory practices.
4. Completing all testing in a timely manner that supports established NPD targets.
5. Carrying out all necessary efficacy field trials, comparing results against standard products.
6. Recording results in a timely and accurate fashion.
COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:
1. A relevant Science Degree (Life Science, Agricultural Science, Chemistry etc).
2. Strong analytical acumen, with the ability to understand formulation development.
3. Experience of HPLC & GC testing methods.
4. Ability to carry out and analyse field trials, in line with established trialling principles, with an understanding of both the agronomy and chemistry of the test products.
5. Manage own workload effectively ensuring activities are aligned with business timings.
6. A creative mindset – and the ability to approach a problem creatively.
7. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
8. Strong IT skills.
9. A meticulous approach to work.
10. The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Attitude and Personality:
1. The ideal candidate will have a positive “can do” attitude with a willingness to win.
2. Ability to work on own initiative and also work as part of a team.
This is a permanent role based in Oranmore, Co. Galway. Flexible working hours available.
The remuneration package on offer will reflect the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate. Good benefits and bonus package.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU/Ireland.
We have exclusivity with this client. All applications will be dealt with in strict confidence.
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