Researcher

About Health \& Happiness Group

Health \& Happiness (H\&H) Group is a publicly traded company, with established market positions in more than 15 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Oceania with over 3,000 team members working across the globe. Our vision is focused on premium nutrition and lifetime wellness. We have 3 business segments – Baby, Adult and Pet Nutrition and Care – supporting whole-family health and happiness across 8 international brands.

As we grow, our people and our culture are essential to our success. We are recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and have over 3,400 employees working globally, both in-office and remotely to support the company’s rapid growth. We are looking for more brilliant people who can turn complex problems into simple solutions.

Position

: Researcher

Location:

National Innovation Hub, Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork

Contract Duration:

Permanent Basis

• We are seeking to recruit a proactive, collaborative and motivated Researcher to support in vitro and in vivo research activities of the Research and Innovation Team for Health and Happiness Research.
• The research strategy includes the identification, development, and exploitation of novel bioactive compounds for improving health and wellbeing at all life stages.
• The function of the Researcher will be to perform world-class research, enhance science-based knowledge of human and pet nutrition and contribute to the development of innovative nutritional solutions for our consumers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support senior researchers to deliver disruptive research innovation.
• Develop and perform biochemical, analytical, microbiological, cell-based in-vitro and ex-vivo
• assays with ingredients and finished products.
• Support animal (e.g. piglet) maintenance and execution of animal studies when required,
• including sample collection and analysis.
• Maintain data integrity and support data analyses.
• Communicate with key stakeholders, such as industry, academia and key opinion leaders, and
• local/global innovation, marketing, quality, regulatory and scientific communication teams.
• Contribute to research dissemination activities including, but not limited to, project reports,
• peer reviewed publication, popular articles, social media, and local and international conference
• presentation.

Key Expertise and Skills:

• M.Sc. and/or Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Health Science, Biomedical
• Sciences, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Background in human cell culture, bacterial culture, biochemical testing, analytical testing, and
• functional food research.
• Proven track record of research project completion to full scope and in good time.
• Experience working with probiotics, pathogens, human cell culture and simulated digestion would be a distinct advantage.
• Proven track record in data analyses with competency in Microsoft office and statistical tools
• (GraphPad, SPSS, Phyton).
• Ability to work as part of a team, including consulting, collaborating, and building relationships
• with key partners.
• Excellent organization, communication, collaborative, time management and motivation skills.
• Other skills: Flexible, proactive, and autonomous.

What we can offer you:

We pride ourselves on creating a people first work environment where we have access to flexible working arrangements, subsidised gym memberships, great product discounts, private medical care, fantastic bonus structures, extra annual leave days (H\&H days), volunteering and so much more!

H\&H Group believes in the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace and aims to reflect the varied cultures within which we exist. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, religions, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities and cultures, and our hiring decisions will be based on business needs, position requirements, and the qualifications and experience of individuals. If you require support or assistance during the application process, please notify us at the time of application and we will be sure to enable reasonable adjustments where suitable.

If you have what it takes, please apply via the online portal and we will be in touch soon.

We move quickly and may fill the role prior to the application close date, so we suggest you get in touch today!