Product Development Technician, Longford

C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer's wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition&Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we've developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise. We are now seeking Product Development Technician to join the R&D Team at our site in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. JOB OVERVIEW: This role supports the development, testing, and launch of new pet-food products on behalf of brand-owning customers. It exists to translate concepts into products by coordinating bench-top trials, pilot runs, and production validations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in developing and testing pet-food formulations Prepare bench samples, record ingredient usage, and maintain accurate technical data Support pilot-scale and full-scale production trials, ensuring all trials requirements are met Collect, organize, and interpret trial results, including texture, palatability and quality attributes Collaborate with production teams to ensure new formulations run effectively PERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS Experience in food manufacturing, food science, or related technical field Knowledge of pet-food ingredients, processing methods, extrusion, canning technologies etc. Ability to perform hands-on work in production with strong attention to details Problem-solving mindset with willingness to question assumptions and test alternatives Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-moving manufacturing environment To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.TLNT1_IJ