RDA Senior Technologist

Kerry Group plc; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group, a global leader in taste and nutrition, is seeking an RDA Senior Technologist in Dubai to develop innovative sweet syrup and sauce products for the food service industry. This role involves project management, collaboration with various teams, and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a strong background in food science and experience in R&D, especially with food service clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in R&D, specifically in sweet syrups or sauces.
• Experience with food service clients or/QSR chains is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, FSMA).

Responsibilities

• Support development and optimization of sweet syrups and sauces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product launches.
• Manage projects from ideation to bench development and launch.

Skills

Ingredient functionality

Food safety

Sensory evaluation

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Tools

Formulation software

Sensory analysis tools

Job description

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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

This is an exciting opportunity for an RDA Senior Technologist to join a team of passionate food creatives developing new products for the Foodservice Sweet syrup & sauce markets. We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior R&D Technologist with a strong background in the formulation and development of sweet syrups and sauces tailored for the food service industry. The ideal candidate will support on product development projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with customer needs, regulatory standards, and manufacturing capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Support on the development and optimization of sweet syrups, dessert sauces, and related products for food service applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, Commercial, Regulatory and operations to bring new products to market.
• Manage projects from ideation to bench development, through scale-up and launch.
• Evaluate ingredient functionality, flavor profiles, and stability under various storage and usage conditions.
• Commercially focus on development and application lead creating market suitable, innovative products for strategic Foodservice customers.
• Support customer presentations, product demos, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot formulation and processing issues in collaboration with manufacturing teams.
• Maintain detailed records of formulations, test results, and project timelines.

Qualifications and skills

• Preferably a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Preferably a minimum of 4+ years of experience in R&D, specifically in sweet syrups, sauces, or similar food categories.
• Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, food safety, and sensory evaluation.
• Experience working with food service clients or QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) chains is highly desirable.
• Teamwork is essential, the role requires excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to share learnings, manage timelines & feedback results.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, FSMA, local food laws).
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using formulation software and sensory analysis tools.
• Experience with clean label, sugar reduction, or plant-based ingredient systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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.