RD&A Senior Scientist - Beverage

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.

About the role

As a RD&A Senior Scientist, you will play a key role in developing and applying innovative beverage solutions. You will manage projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, and food safety.

Key responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead applied research and technology innovation projects in the beverage sector.
• Sensory Evaluation: Manage beverage sample evaluations and support beverage application using various equipment and processes.
• Customer Focus: Collaborate with internal and external customers to understand their needs and develop solutions, troubleshooting challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
• Recipe Development: Develop and refine new product application recipes, applying scientific principles to optimize taste and functionality.
• Product & Raw Material Management: Maintain adequate stock of standardized products and raw materials, ensuring quality and availability.
• Ingredient Validation: Validate the functionality of ingredients in final products, conducting shelf-life studies to ensure product stability and food safety.
• Documentation: Meticulously record all research findings, test results, and project details according to established protocols.
• Laboratory Skills: Possess hands-on laboratory experience and proficiency in data analysis.

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related Applied Science.
• Strong knowledge of food science principles, ingredients, and recipe formulation.
• Prior experience in a laboratory, food processing plant, or food industry (minimum 5 years).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a diverse team environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and numerical proficiency.
• Innovative and creative problem-solving approach to address customer challenges.
• Effective communication with people at all levels of the organization.