Food Scientist

SUMMARY This two year project will focus on advancing Edlong Europe’s transition from flavor house to taste technology leader. The graduate will systematically evaluate our flavour systems, masking technologies, and taste boosters to build a robust understanding of performance across key applications. The project will generate validated technical data and application insights, enabling the commercial team to position solutions more effectively across snacks & seasonings, sauces & dressings, dairy beverages, and dairy products. Outputs will support innovations, customer engagement, and revenue growth across the EU market. Requirements To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to: Read, write, and comprehend written, electronic, and spoken instructions, memos, and correspondence, and to communicate professionally in English both verbally by phone and electronically. Actively listen to customer needs and respond with appropriate product proposals to meet demands. Effectively present and cross functionally communicate information in one-on-one, large, and small group situations to customers, clients, or other employees. Comply with procedures in completing written documentation and compile data into reports and summaries from sales or calls. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to: Perform, compute mathematical operations with a calculator, and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Perform, compute mathematical operations, and apply concepts such as money, weight, volume, and distance to create and interpret graphs. Analytically measure small quantities (as low as 1/1000th of a gram) accurately. JOB RELATED SKILLS Basic kitchen proficiency, including comfort working in a kitchen environment and the ability to perform fundamental cooking and basic tasks. REASONING ABILITY Ability to: Work independently to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Develop positive customer relationships and respond to inquiries or complaints from customers in a proactive manner. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form, deal with several abstract and concrete variables, and analyze results from comparison and other sensory tests. Handle confidential information in a professional manner. COMPUTER SKILLS Working knowledge of: Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook). Product development software such as ProductVision or similar software. CRM tools and internal business software such as SalesForce. DHL, UPS, FEDEX, Concur, and Bartender. Training will be provided for all other systems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard, calculator and telephone. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 20kg. The employee occasionally will stir products manually. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position is fully onsite and requires attendance in the facility five days per week. The work location is in a traditional lab setting and a traditional office setting within an environmentally controlled building where daily conditions are maintained at normal levels. Typical workday attendance is required with few unscheduled absences. Occasionally, the use of flammable and/or corrosive chemicals is warranted, which can be harmful if not utilized in a proper environment with proper safety considerations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may at times be exposed to fumes. The use of safety equipment is mandatory for several processes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position is open to graduates and postgraduates who: Are seeking graduate entry level positions. Have a recognised qualification not less than Level 6 on the National Vocational Qualifications Framework, or recognised equivalent, or a postgraduate degree not less than Level 9 on the National Vocational Qualifications Framework, or recognised equivalent. Have a valid work permit to work in Ireland (if required) for the duration of the 24-month placement; OR Hold a 1-year working visa with the option to renew the visa to allow completion of the 2-year contract – neither the hiring company nor Enterprise Ireland will have any liability or responsibility should the graduate be unable to renew their working visa. Ideally the graduate should also be able to travel freely within and outside of the EU. Have graduated within the last four years. Can provide proof of language proficiency where required by hiring company Responsibilities Screen flavor profiles Conduct application trials Test masking and taste modulation systems across various food matrices Prepare product prototypes Analyze performance and document findings Contribute to internal knowledge sharing Collaborate with local and global R&D teams to ensure alignments and consistency in product understanding and application Serve as the key technical support person within the Applications function, focusing on generating actionable insights from systematic testing of flavour and taste solutions Design and execute trials, evaluate sensory and functional performance, and translate findings into practical application guidance Develop demo kits and application prototypes that showcase product benefits Support customer facing activities as needed Execute other duties, as assigned Contribute to Applications team efforts, collaboration, and results by following Edlong’s guidelines, supporting departmental objectives, and aligning with the Corporate Mission, Vision, and Strategic goals. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This role has no supervisory responsibilities. The responsibilities described above are intended as a guideline for a particular position with Edlong. Edlong, in its discretion, may assign any employee new or substituted responsibilities as it sees fit without providing prior notice to any employee. Benefits We are all in this together – You do not work alone. Understand how you are connected to customers and colleagues, and quickly and freely offer and accept support. At the end of the day, we will rise and sink together. We are fully committed to growth - We take ownership. You are here because you are needed. What you do matters to customers, colleagues and the company. Do your job to the utmost of your ability and realize your impact. Be your best self. Owners vs operators, lead by example, dedicated to Edlong, be accountable, calm, strong work ethic. We earn our keep. We look for a better way – You can improve anything in your pursuit to create value for our customers and company. Look for waste and ways to do things faster, simpler and better. Act promptly when a better way is found. We enjoy victory and grow from defeat – Freely share the joy of success. When things go wrong, reflect and learn from the experience. Apply the valuable lesson to future opportunities. Never stop learning.