Job Summary
At Goodness Grains, we are passionate about creating high-quality, innovative gluten-free bakery products that delight consumers and set new industry standards. Joining our team means contributing to the development of premium sourdough, bagels, ciabatta, and more, while working at the forefront of technical innovation in food science. You will have the opportunity to embed structured New Product Development processes, collaborate with internal teams, customers, and academic partners, and directly influence product innovation. If you are driven by technical challenges, creativity, and the chance to shape the future of gluten-free bakery, Goodness Grains is the place for you.
Job Description
The successful candidate will play a central role in leading the company’s New Product Development (NPD) programme, overseeing the design, formulation, optimisation, and commercialisation of at least three new gluten-free bakery products from concept through to market launch. Working collaboratively with the company’s technical, production, and commercial teams - as well as with customers, supply partners, and academic collaborators - the candidate will ensure that all development activities meet defined quality, safety, and performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end development of an innovative gluten-free product range, from concept formulation to full-scale production.
- Interpret and apply all relevant food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance requirements (including BRCGS and customer-specific standards).
- Identify, source, and evaluate new raw materials, functional ingredients, and process technologies to enhance product performance and shelf life.
- Manage and document all recipe formulations, ingredient specifications, and process modifications in accordance with internal NPD protocols.
- Design, coordinate, and execute pilot- and factory-scale trials, analysing results to optimise product quality, sensory performance, and production efficiency.
- Maintain comprehensive technical records, including trial reports, formulation data, and validation documentation.
- Coordinate and prepare for customer visits, technical reviews, and audit requirements, ensuring compliance and professional presentation of project outcomes.
- Plan, facilitate, and document monthly technical meetings with the core project team, including the Company and Academic Supervisor, to monitor progress and resolve technical challenges.
- Prepare detailed quarterly progress reports summarising key milestones, experimental findings, and next steps for submission to stakeholders and funding partners.
This position requires a technically driven individual with strong analytical capability, practical problem-solving skills, and a passion for scientific innovation in bakery product development.
The role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute directly to the company’s strategic goal of embedding in-house NPD capability and advancing its leadership in the premium gluten-free bakery sector.
The successful graduate will lead
this project, in a supportive partnership with North West Regional College as part of the InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Programme.
Interviews will be held approximately week commencing: 12/01/2026