RD&A Process Scientist

About Kerry

About the role

The RDA Process Scientist performs research and development work with an operations focus which bridges the gap between RD&A Taste Innovation and KERRY’s commercialization process. He/she will focus on process optimizations, scale-ups, solving regulatory and other hurdles to new products and technologies introductions. He/she will collaborate with other scientists (especially Taste Innovation team), engineers, maintenance, QC, sanitation, etc. 

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with Taste Innovation team to develop and scale up taste modulation products
• Focus on solving the regulatory hurdles
• Liaising with cross functional teams: engineering, research, technical, QC, sanitation, maintenance, and/or production staff, regulatory, procurement, etc.
• Planning, organizing, and overseeing process or production trials
• Suggests improvements or modifications to current processes
• Generates ideas for new products and researches feasibility in terms of profitability, resource availability and compliance with regulations.
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Cleaning In Place (CIP)
• Keeps recording data log (flow rate, pressure, temperature, etc) and analyzing data
• Writes and reads technical papers, reports, reviews, and specifications.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in food process science, food engineering, agricultural science, engineering, material science or related science fields.
• Experience in a food production environment or industrial laboratoryExperience with upscaling of food manufacturing processes is a plus: moving from lab scale to industrial scale.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practice
• Problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.

The typical hiring range for this role is $107,757 to $181,563 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).