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RD&A Senior Technologist / Scientist

​Requisition ID: 62355 
Position Type: (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

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 seeking an RD&A Senior Technologist / Scientist to support the growth of the North America Beverage market. Reporting to the RD&A Director, you will develop market relevant, innovative beverage products using Kerry’s industry leading taste technology portfolio. 

You will be part of a collaborative team of scientists and technicians focused on creating liquid and powder beverage concepts for internal initiatives and customer projects. This role requires strong technical capability, creativity, and the ability to lead projects, from concept through commercialization. 

Success in this position relies on excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to partner with Flavourists, Nutrition Scientists, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, and Finance. 

Key responsibilities

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    • Lead end to end formulation and concept development of liquid and powder beverages. 
    • Work with customer bases to apply flavours, extracts, and taste modulation tools to create great tasting beverages. 
    • Focus on high growth beverage categories including Energy, Hydration, Protein, and other added functionality beverages. 
    • Apply strong technical and commercial understanding of ingredients, processes, market trends, and customer needs. 
    • Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions aligned with manufacturing capabilities and regulatory requirements. 
    • Lead Pilot Plant validations, including preparation, execution, and documentation of trials. 
    • Support first production runs internally and with external manufacturing partners. 
    • Build strong customer relationships through clear communication, project leadership, presentations, and application support. 
    • Partner with Sales and Business Development teams for technical presentations and customer engagement activities. 
    • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class Taste & Nutrition solutions. 
    • Conduct research to improve product quality related to flavor, color, texture, nutrition, and physical, chemical, or microbiological properties

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Qualifications and skills

    • BSc, MSc, or PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related scientific field. 
    • 2+ years of hands-on experience in beverage product development. 
    • Strong understanding of the North America beverage market. 
    • Demonstrated success bringing developed products from concept to commercial launch. 

    Technical Skills 

    • Strong understanding of food chemistry, sensory science, microbiology, food engineering, and packaging systems. 
    • Experience with both powder and liquid beverage technologies. 
    • Pilot plant experience including scaleup, troubleshooting, and production trial support. 
    • Skilled in ingredient functionality, formulation, and beverage processing. 

     

    Why Join Kerry? 

    • Work with industry leading technology and global experts in Taste & Nutrition 
    • Opportunity to innovate across fast growing beverage categories 
    • Career growth in a global, future focused organization 
    • A chance to make an impact through healthier, more sustainable food and beverage solutions 

     

    Why Join Kerry? 

    • Work with industry leading technology and global experts in Taste & Nutrition 
      Opportunity to innovate across fast growing beverage categories 
      Career growth in a global, future focused organization 
      A chance to make an impact through healthier, more sustainable food and beverage solutions 

 

The pay range for this position is $70,100 - $122,000 in Annual Salary.  Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.  Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.  This job posting is anticipated to expire on  April 30th, 2026.

​Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).                              

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.      

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