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Join Our TeamMeat Technology Ireland (MTI) is a new Enterprise Ireland, industry-led initiative that will build a strategic research and innovation base in beef and sheep meat processing in Ireland. MTI will be a ‘one-stop shop’ for meat processing research and technology, serving as a hub to co-ordinate all beef and sheep meat processing research needs. The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), based in Bandon Co. Cork is a leading provider of information-based genetics services to the Irish dairy and beef industry and is a key partner, along with Teagasc and the meat processors in MTI.

We are currently looking for a technician to join the ICBF team based in Bandon, Co, Cork. As part of the project you will have specific responsibilities around the following areas:

  • Maintaining a master file of AI sires of interest to the project.
  • Using this master file of AI sires to routinely identify progeny of interest to the project, based on data from the ICBF database.
  • Communication with the relevant herd-owners, including feedlot producers, on the animals of interest which will include their management, weight measures and logistics of transport between herds and/or to the slaughtering facility.
  • Interact with meat processing plants on the slaughtering of the animals of interest and ensuring the relevant data is collected and the appropriate samples taken.
  • Logistics of sample handling including their transport to the ageing facility and sensory analysis.
  • To interpret findings and present, where necessary, to stakeholders
  • Participate in ICBF, Teagasc and Meat Technology Ireland (MTI) events.
  • To assist ICBF in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and action plan.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science or related discipline
  • Excellent organisation and logistical skills, to ensure smooth collection of data on all animals relevant for the project.
  • Aptitude, and where available, demonstrated examples of excellent communication (oral, written, presentation) with an ability to enable effective knowledge and technology transfer.
  • Good project management, analytical skills, and report writing.

 

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  • Experience in data handling
  • Experience in setting own agenda
  • Evidence of teamwork and collaboration with relevant partners

If you are interested in the above position, email your C.V. along with a cover letter describing why you are best suited for the position to [email protected]

Closing date for applications is Friday 14th July, 2017