Associate Scientist - Dairy

Kerry Group • Beloit, WI

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About The Position

The Associate Scientist – Dairy Applications applies scientific and engineering principles to research and develop new dairy products or improve existing ones. This role spans concept development, specification, product commercialization, and production. The position requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for Kerry’s customers.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Food Science or related scientific field.
• Strong background in food chemistry, sensory science, microbiology, food packaging systems, and food engineering.
• Experience in product development and food processing technology.
• Knowledge of statistical process control and data analysis.
• Internship or prior experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on new dairy products and improve existing formulations.
• Develop new and improved methods for food processing, production, quality control, and packaging.
• Respond to internal and external customer requests from concept through troubleshooting and commercialization.
• Participate in ideation and brainstorming sessions.
• Develop gold standards in collaboration with Culinary and Subject Matter Experts.
• Perform competitive product matching and formulation optimization.
• Execute projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Troubleshoot customer processes and provide technical support.
• Act as a strong customer-facing team member, delivering technical and culinary presentations.
• Collaborate with sales and culinary representatives during customer calls.
• Work with cross-functional teams to optimize Kerry’s strengths and deliver superior taste and nutrition experiences.
• Document research notes to develop and protect intellectual property.
• Study methods to improve food quality (flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, convenience, and microbiological composition).
• Complete project requests within required timelines.
• Employ efficient time management and multitasking skills.
• Assist customers with technical issues as they arise.
• Taste and smell chemicals, flavors, and food products as part of sensory evaluation.
• Stand for extended periods in a laboratory setting and lift required weights.
• Communicate effectively through verbal and written channels.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level