RD&A Senior Scientist

Kerry Group • Beloit, WI

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About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and experienced RD&A Senior Scientist to join our Coffee & Crystals® team. This role will focus on supporting coffee technology projects, including roasting, extraction, and vacuum dry processing. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to help drive innovation and deliver value to our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in the food industry, preferably with a focus on coffee or beverage technologies.
• Strong understanding of coffee processing technologies including roasting, extraction, and drying.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel for production trials and customer engagements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commercial coffee product development.
• Familiarity with vacuum drying and crystal formation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or participate in Commercial Coffee & Crystals® projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Applications, Sales, and Marketing teams to support customer presentations and product development.
• Provide technical support in roasting, extraction, and vacuum drying processes to enhance Kerry’s coffee and crystals offerings.
• Participate in production trials, requiring flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.
• Translate scientific insights into practical applications that meet customer and market needs.

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