R&D Processing Lead Probiotics

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

We are recruiting for an R&D Processing Lead Probiotics to join the Pro Active Health team here at Kerry.

You will be joining an ambitious and high growth business unit where you will be looking at internal and external processing capabilities, whilst leading teams of experts who are based in Spain and the USA.

The successful candidate will be involved in optimisation processes and looking at how we formulate and build products for downstream. You will also be involved in key projects and as such have the chance to visit other Kerry locations.

Key responsibilities

• Support for Vegetative Probiotics Processing Science
• Oversee End-to-End Processing technical support Optimize Downstream Processing
• Establish and Support Internal Production: Focus on production optimization
• Support External Production: Collaborate with Third Party Manufacturing Network for vegetative probiotic production
• Provide Technical Product Support for Commercialization
• Manage the R&D Team
• Govern Product Processing Parameters: Oversee release criteria captured in TDS & COA

Benefits

At Kerry, we believe in creating an inclusive and flexible work environment that empowers our employees across Europe. Why work for us?

 

Agile Work Arrangements: We understand that work-life balance is essential. Whether it’s remote work options, agile working, on-site or hybrid working, we support our employees’ diverse needs.

Professional Development & Wellbeing: We invest in your growth. Take advantage of training, workshops, coaching and mentorship opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We provide employees with the physical, emotional, nutritional & financial resources to support through the various life stages.

Diversity and Inclusion: Kerry celebrates diversity. We foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and included, regardless of background, ethnicity, or gender. Our MyCommunity programme combines Kerry’s resources & expertise to support employees to volunteer with locally-led community initiatives which directly support food, nutrition & health.

Global Mobility: With offices across Europe and the globe, we encourage cross-cultural experiences. Explore new horizons through international assignments or transfers within our global network.

Competitive Compensation: Your hard work deserves recognition. Attracting and retaining top talent is essential for our success. That’s why we are committed to offering competitive salaries that reflect the value our employees bring to the organization. We regularly benchmark our compensation packages against industry standards and ensure that our employees are rewarded fairly for their skills, experience and contributions.

 

Join Kerry and be part of a company that values your uniqueness and supports your growth. Together, we’ll shape a brighter future!

Qualifications and skills

• Vegetative probiotics processing science and technology expertise and experience
• Expert in downstream processing of probiotics, with a strong knowledge of the end-to-end process. People management capabilities and experience.
• A degree in microbiology, biotechnology, food science, biochemistry, engineering or a related fields.
• A Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field can be highly beneficial