Research Scientist

PG106260
  • Negotiable
  • County Kerry, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

About Your New Employer

  • A long-established organisation operating for over 30 years, focused on developing naturally derived products for human, animal and plant health.
  • A science-driven, innovation-focused environment where research excellence and creativity are encouraged.
  • Work with a specialised innovation team on meaningful, market-focused projects that have real impact on animal nutrition and health.

About Your New Job

As the Research Scientist – Monogastric, you will be responsible for leading scientific research projects focused on digestion, mineral absorption and immune modulation in swine and poultry.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, optimise and validate laboratory models related to digestion, nutrient absorption and immune response.
  • Lead and implement in vivo trials in swine and poultry to assess product efficacy.
  • Conduct data analysis, interpretation and reporting of experimental results.
  • Prepare and publish scientific papers, and present findings at conferences.
  • Collaborate with the innovation team, supervise junior staff when needed, and ensure laboratory compliance and equipment maintenance.

What Skills You Need

  • PhD in a scientific field such as Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Biochemistry or Immunology.
  • Experience designing and conducting both laboratory and animal studies.
  • Technical skills in methods such as ELISA, rtPCR, mammalian cell culture, etc.
  • Strong scientific writing, communication and data interpretation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

What’s on Offer

  • Monday–Friday role with early finish on Fridays and a healthy work–life balance (39h/week).
  • Pension and 22 days annual leave.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact research projects with strong scientific publication potential and ongoing professional development.

What’s Next

If you’re interested in this exciting research opportunity, apply now or contact me (Patricia) for a confidential chat (21 235 9142)

If this role isn’t the perfect fit, but you’re exploring similar scientific or R&D positions, I’d still love to hear from you.

Patrycja Glab Recruitment Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing

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Reasonable Accommodations

Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process.