RD&A Senior Scientist - Coatings

Kerry Group • Beloit, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

The RD&A Senior Scientist will report to the RD&A Coatings Appetizer Manager and is responsible for product development, technical expertise, and ownership of key Food Service customer accounts related to breaded and fried poultry and associated meal applications.

This role requires the ability to independently deliver customer projects, understand commercial production capabilities, and lead products from initial development through commercialization. The Senior Scientist will engage confidently with customers across multiple interactions, including technical presentations and hands‑on working sessions.

In addition to customer responsibilities, food formulation and systems expertise is preferred. The individual must collaborate effectively with the Coatings team and work cross‑functionally with Sales, Business Development, Regulatory, and other internal partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related scientific field
• 5–10 years of experience in an RD&A food service environment or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Food Science or related discipline
• food formulation and systems expertise

Responsibilities

• Lead and own RD&A management for key Appetizer processor or customer accounts
• Partner with customers on internal and external requests, supporting initiatives from concept through commercialization and troubleshooting
• Understand and troubleshoot customer production processes
• Serve as a key member of customer‑facing, cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions that Nourish and Delight customers
• Coordinate customer calls and presentations with Sales and Culinary partners, covering both technical and culinary content
• Develop gold standard formulas in collaboration with Culinary and subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Match competitive products, optimize formulations, and lead products from concept through commercialization while executing internal processes
• Conduct research, including new product research and food development
• Participate in ideation and brainstorming sessions
• Develop and protect Intellectual Property through accurate documentation of research and experimentation.

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