RD&A Scientist - Cell Nutrition Proteins

Kerry Group • Beloit, WI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The RD&A Scientist will support New Product Development (NPD) and Innovation projects within the Cell Nutrition Proteins RD&A team. This role will contribute to key internal initiatives and customer‑facing projects, executing laboratory, pilot‑plant, and factory trials to ensure the successful delivery of NPD and innovation programs. The RD&A Scientist will also provide technical support to customers and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including RD&A teams, Procurement, Regulatory, Marketing, Operations, and Commercial teams, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Cellular & Molecular Nutrition, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an RD&A or related environment.
• Experience in Enzyme hydrolysis
• Protein chemistry
• Fermentation
• Membrane separation techniques
• Pilot‑ and industrial‑scale process technologies
• Experience with analytical techesis, and chromatography
• Knowledge of Cell Nutrition applications for Biopharma and Industrial Bioprocessing.

Nice To Haves

• MSc or PhD in Cellular & Molecular Nutrition, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage and support key NPD and Innovation projects, including preparation and delivery of customer presentations
• Conduct detailed research for NPD and innovative products while staying current on relevant scientific and technological developments
• Ensure ingredient functionality and specifications meet internal standards and customer expectations
• Develop, refine, and validate analytical methodologies as required
• Lead product development activities from laboratory‑scale trials through pilot‑plant testing and factory scale‑up
• Develop robust formulations, processes, and application stability through a strong understanding of protein hydrolysate design and Cell Nutrition for Biopharma and Industrial Bioprocessing applications
• Collaborate closely with internal and external customers and suppliers to develop new products and resolve technical challenges
• Work cross‑functionally with Operations, Procurement, Sales, Regulatory, Marketing, and Applications teams to deliver integrated and innovative solutions
• Partner with Regulatory to ensure new ingredients comply with regional and global legislative requirements
• Ensure adherence to good laboratory practices (GLP) and established lab protocols
• Accurately document experimental work in laboratory notebooks and electronic databases, and communicate key learnings effectively
• Manage and track key projects using Salesforce.com
• Build scientific expertise through collaboration with other RD&A Managers and Directors
• Review scientific literature and patents to inform project strategy and innovation development
• Attend relevant trade shows, conferences, and scientific meetings as required.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees