Senior Scientist - Meat/Seasonings

Kerry Group • Beloit, WI

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Kerry’s dynamic and pioneering team, where your expertise and leadership will drive innovation in seasoning technologies and taste solutions for leading global meat businesses. As a RD&A Scientist / Senior RD&A Scientist, you will leverage your deep scientific knowledge and strategic thinking to lead product development initiatives, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate across functions to deliver exceptional formulations from concept to commercialization.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing and close-knit team that thrives on collaboration and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about driving food innovation through taste and ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Science, Meat Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in product development within the food or meat industry. Meat or seasonings experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in leading product innovation projects from concept through commercialization.
• Proven ability to drive strategic research initiatives, influence technical decisions, and create business value through innovation.
• Expertise in formulation and ingredient functionality within meat applications, with strong capability in product sensory evaluation.
• Strong experience in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and customer engagement.
• Ability to travel (20%) for customer meetings, upscale trials, factory visits, and industry conferences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with adaptability to new technical platforms.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and scientific excellence.
• Influential communicator capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights.
• Collaborative leader who inspires and mentors team members to achieve their highest potential.
• Problem solver with strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Adaptable and resilient, capable of navigating evolving market demands and driving continuous improvement.
• Highly motivated and results-driven with a commitment to shaping the future of food science.

Nice To Haves

• Meat or seasonings experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of innovative seasoning solutions for meat products through dry blend delivery systems, including rubs, marinades, and brines.
• Apply advanced meat science expertise and culinary creativity to develop, test, and validate formulations, ensuring excellence in taste and functionality.
• Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor to customers, leading capability presentations, collaborative work sessions, and strategic problem-solving discussions.
• Conduct sensory evaluations using standardized methodologies, providing insights that shape flavor innovation strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including regulatory, commercial, and operations groups, to ensure seamless product execution and compliance with industry standards.
• Lead and mentor junior scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and creative problem-solving.
• Guide the upscaling process by providing expertise in troubleshooting, commercialization, and material performance, ensuring successful plant implementation.

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