Senior Scientist

Kerry Group • Beloit, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kerry is seeking a Research, Development and Application Senior Scientist for a key role supporting the growth of the North American Beverage market. This position is based at the KERRY Global Technology & Innovation Centre in Beloit, Wisconsin reporting to the RD&A Director – Beverage Brands and Food Service. As a Senior Scientist, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing innovative beverage solutions that align with customer needs, market trends, and Kerry’s strategic goals. You will work cross-functionally with commercial, operations, marketing and regulatory teams to deliver on high-impact projects that support Kerry’s Taste & Nutrition business.
This role is part of a team of RD&A Scientists that are responsible for the development of powder and liquid beverage products for the foodservice channel and Kerry’s beverage brands.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc/PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in product development, preferably beverages products.
• Working knowledge of the beverage market in North America.
• Proven success in product development resulting in successful market launch.
• Curiosity and a willingness to push creative boundaries.
• Strong team-player, with excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and project management skills.
• Knowledgeable about food chemistry, sensory, microbiology abd food packaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and concept development from end-to-end on internal and customer projects within the North America for the Beverage market.
• Translate scientific insights into practical applications that meet customer and market needs.
• Use sound commercial and technical awareness of ingredients, processes, end use market and customer requirements to deliver on project objectives, across powder and liquid beverage product formats.
• Document and present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manage pilot plant validation work and facilitate first production trials of new products internally and with third party manufacturers requiring flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.
• Build strong relationships with customer contacts via clear communication, on-site and virtual visits, presentations and supporting trials when required.
• Support sales and business representatives during customer calls through technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Study methods to improve quality of products such as flavour, colour, texture, nutritional value, as well as physical, chemical, and microbiological composition.

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: Senior