Senior Snack Scientist

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

What will you do?

• Design and conduct research including new product research and the development of foods.
• Formulate Taste forward solutions utilizing Kerry technologies within customer set standards
• Field customer requests both internal and external to satisfy project needs from a conceptual phase through troubleshooting and commercialization.
• Work with cross functional groups to optimize the strengths of Kerry and deliver the best Taste and Nutrition experience for our customers.
• Engage directly with customers and lead capabilities presentations and technical work sessions.
• Assist the plant in supporting troubleshooting, commercialization, and material challenges.

What will you need to be successful?

• BS/MS/PhD in Food Science/related science field. Processing technology expertise in related field and statistical process experience.
• At least 5 years food industry experience, preferable snack or flavor experience.
• Strong background in food chemistry, sensory, microbiology, food packaging systems and food engineering. Product development expertise in related field.
• Demonstrated success in product development from concept to commercialization
• Demonstrated success in team projects
• Proven ability to drive process improvements, conscience of budgets, and maintain regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to lead with the following key competencies: Critical Thinking, Continuous Cost Focus, Technical Expertise, Influence and Delivery of Sustainable Results
• Willingness to travel ~20%

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $75,602 to $111,475 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).