The newly appointed Technologist will carry out an agreed annual programme of work in support of the Bia Innovator facility on the Teagasc Mellows Campus at Athenry, Co. Galway, reporting directly to the Head of Food Industry Development Department at Teagasc.  

He/she will operate primarily in a support function to the co-working food facility at Bia Innovator Campus CLG, with a secondary support function to the food production units on site and the external clients availing of these respective facilities. The Technologist will be a key contact with client companies for technical issues. 

Their role will include the development, implementation and monitoring of food quality management systems on site, induction and training of clients on the use of units and equipment therein, developing expert knowledge in operation & maintenance of equipment. The Technologist will also be responsible for the setup of the facility operations and will assist and support the facility users and wider food industry clients in their product and process development and improvement activities.

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