Meet Sheelagh - Principal Research Scientist
Location: Vietnam
Role Type: Science & Technology
Work Type: Permanent
Posted: 19-Aug-2025
Innovate for better, shape a sustainable future
Use curiosity and creativity to solve challenges, drive progress, and help build a more resilient co-op.
Our Science & Technology teams are pioneers of progress. You’ll explore new ideas, test bold solutions, and help us lead the way in sustainable dairy. If you’re curious, creative, and committed to better, this is your space to thrive. Our Co-op has a long and proud heritage of dairy innovation—pioneering world firsts and developing new solutions that help our customers solve operational challenges and support healthier, longer lives. To stay at the forefront of Dairy Science and Innovation, we need the right talent. Join our highly collegial team of scientists, technologists, and engineers—many of whom are global leaders in dairy science. Whether you're working in Research & Development or applying scientific thinking to commercial challenges, you'll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of food through innovation, collaboration, and impact.
Your career journey starts here
Whakatipu. At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we believe growth is a shared journey. We champion lifelong learning and encourage you to explore new directions, build your capabilities, and shape your future. From cross-functional moves to tailored development tools, we offer a range of opportunities to help you thrive—wherever you begin and wherever you want to go. Discover how our career pathways and development resources can help you unlock your potential and grow with purpose.
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