RD&A Sr. Technologist

Kerry Group • Beloit, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kerry is seeking a Research, Development & Application (RD&A) Scientist to support the growth of the North America Beverage market. Reporting to the RD&A Director, this role is responsible for developing market‑relevant, differentiated beverage products that meet customer and consumer needs using Kerry’s industry‑leading technology portfolio.
This position is part of a collaborative team of Scientists and Technicians focused on the development of powder and liquid beverage concepts. The role requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to lead projects from concept through commercialization.
Success in this role depends on excellent communication, cross‑functional leadership, and the ability to partner effectively with Flavourists, Nutrition Scientists, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, and Finance.

Requirements

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in beverage product development.
• Working knowledge of the North American beverage market.
• Demonstrated success in taking developed products through to successful market launch.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, sensory science, microbiology, food engineering, and packaging systems.
• Ability to work across both powder and liquid beverage technologies.
• Pilot plant experience, including scale‑up and production trial support.
• Skilled in ingredient functionality, formulation, and processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to-end formulation and concept development for internal and customer projects across North America, with a focus on high‑growth categories including New Beverage Ventures, Energy Drinks, and Hydration Beverages.
• Apply technical and commercial understanding of ingredients, processes, market trends, and customer needs to deliver successful product solutions in powder and liquid beverage formats.
• Develop innovative, cost‑effective solutions that align with manufacturing capabilities and meet regulatory requirements in the country of use.
• Manage Pilot Plant validation, including preparation, execution, and documentation of trials.
• Support first‑production trials internally and with third-party manufacturers.
• Build strong customer relationships through clear communication, onsite and virtual visits, presentations, and trial support.
• Partner with Sales and Business Development teams by delivering technical presentations and product demonstrations during customer engagements.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to leverage Kerry’s capabilities and deliver best‑in‑class Taste & Nutrition solutions.
• Conduct research to improve product quality related to flavor, color, texture, nutrition, and physical, chemical, or microbiological properties.

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