RD&A Technologist

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

The technologist will directly assist in the technical development of enzymatic products that provide innovative solutions for the plant-based protein markets and/or according to market needs. They are responsible for characterizing enzymatic activities through biochemical assays and evaluating enzyme performance in relevant industrial applications.

 

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments for the development and/or evaluation of technology at the laboratory level.
• Operate and ensure the preventive and corrective maintenance of laboratory equipment to guarantee its functionality, as well as design the operational setup according to the assays to be performed.
• Manage and keep the sample warehouse updated.
• Document all experiments and their results, as well as update all documents in Intelex.
• Technically report on experiments to support the timely delivery of RD&A projects and technology transfers.
• Follow company regulations, procedures, and policies.

Qualifications and skills

• Academic background in Biotechnology Engineering, Food Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in development or quality control laboratories.
• Advanced understanding of English.
• Experience and knowledge in physicochemical analysis and enzymatic processes.
• Ability to manage tasks, prioritize, and handle a sense of urgency.
• High sense of responsibility, service, and teamwork.
• Reliability and honesty, with a strong sense of confidentiality.
• Focus, concentration ability, and quick learning.