💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Research and Development Lead

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ABP Food Group
📍 Ardee, County Louth, Ireland
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Location
Ardee, Ireland
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Posted
June 26, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Location: Mostly ROI and NI


This role reports directly to the R&D Manager and is primarily focused on project execution, data interpretation, and technical reporting.


We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Researcher to join our R&D team. This role involves leading key R&D projects, guiding teams through research activity, analysing trial data, and collaborating with teams across the business. There is also an opportunity to manage and develop two graduates, supporting their growth and progression within the business. A strong understanding of meat science is essential, with particular emphasis on beef and lamb eating quality, the factors that influence it, and how it can be measured and interpreted in commercial and trial settings. As trials take place across multiple sites within the ABP Group, the successful candidate must be comfortable travelling and working in varied operational ...