Scientist - Preclinical Research

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

Join Kerry's Biotechnology Centre in Leipzig as a Preclinical Research Scientist, where you'll contribute to the discovery and development of innovative functional ingredients that support human and companion animal health. Working within a multidisciplinary research team, you'll apply microbiology and molecular biology expertise to investigate probiotic and postbiotic solutions, generate scientific insights, and help advance Kerry's next generation of science-backed health innovations.

Key responsibilities

• Utilise, internalise and develop preclinical models to discover and characterise new functional ingredients to positively impact human health
• Collaboratively develop and execute clear research project plans, analyse and interpret results using appropriate analysis tools and statistics
• Collaborate on preparation of scientific publications, protocols, technical project reports and presentations for stakeholders
• Provide scientific and technological support for laboratory projects as assigned/needed
• Participate in a culture of curiosity, continuous learning and original idea generation to drive the development of innovative solutions to support human and companion animal health
• Cross-functional collaboration with scientific teams in complementary business areas

Technical Expertise

• Required technical proficiency:
  • Anaerobic bacterial culture
  • Probiotic/postbiotic characterisation
  • Traditional microbiology techniques
  • Molecular Biology
• Technical experience a plus:
  • C. elegans preclinical models
  • Microscopy experience Traditional cell culture
  • Organoid and 3D cell culture systems
  • Flow cytometry

Qualifications and skills

• Educational qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree (or equivalent) in a biomedical sciences field, PhD desirable
• Full professional proficiency in English and German
• Systems skills: MS Office, GraphPad Prism, experience with R, bioinformatics analysis a plus
• Experience to prepare professional scientific reports
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experienced in good experimental design and accurate record keeping
• Independent, self-starter, with demonstrated ability to simultaneously

Benefits

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

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 organisation. 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!