RD&A Senior Analytical Chemist

Kerry; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading taste and nutrition company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead their innovative analytical lab. You will manage food flavour analysis and develop methodologies while interpreting complex data to support product development. Ideal candidates hold an MSc or PhD with a minimum of 8 years in the field and excel in stakeholder management. This role offers a dynamic environment in a global company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in food and flavor analysis, experience in a flavor house is desirable.
• Strong hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and method development.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a state-of-the-art analytical laboratory tailored to food and flavour innovation.
• Select and validate analytical instruments and methodologies.
• Interpret complex data to support formulation and sensory performance.

Skills

Food flavour analysis

Rheology

Ingredient functionality

Analytical instrumentation

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, or related field

Tools

GC

GC-MS

LC

SPME

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

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.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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