RD&A Senior Analytical Chemist

Kerry; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to manage a state-of-the-art lab focused on food and flavour innovation. This role demands an expert with a strong academic background and hands-on experience in analytical instrumentation, capable of translating complex data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in food and flavor analysis.
• Strong hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation.
• Experience working in flavour house is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead an analytical laboratory tailored to food innovation.
• Select and validate analytical methodologies for innovation goals.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting formulation challenges.

Skills

Analytical Instrumentation

Data Interpretation

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry

MSc or PhD in Food Science

Tools

GC

GC-MS

LC

SPME

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist with a passion for innovation and a proven track record in food flavour analysis, rheology, and ingredient functionality. We are looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on expert who can build and lead a cutting-edge analytical lab and help translate complex analytical data into actionable insights for our R&D and product development teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a state-of-the-art analytical laboratory tailored to food and flavour innovation.
• Select and validate analytical instruments and methodologies aligned with Kerry’s innovation goals.
• Operate and carry out analysis for Flavour (GC, GC-MS, LC, SPME, etc.), Food rheology and Ingredient functionality
• Develop SOPs, quality systems, and safety protocols in accordance with regulatory compliance.
• Interpret complex data to support formulation, shelf-life, and sensory performance.
• Partner with R&D, sensory, and application teams to translate analytical results into practical insights for product development.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting formulation challenges using analytical insights.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends in food analysis.
• Train other team members and foster a culture of scientific excellence and curiosity.

Qualifications and skills

• MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in food and flavor analysis, experience working in flavour house is desirable
• Strong hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and method development.
• Proven ability to interpret data and influence product development.
• Strong stakeholder management and workload prioritization skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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