RD&A Technologist - Taste Fermentation

Kerry; Menstrie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an RD&A Technologist, where you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative products and improving production processes. This role offers the chance to work on exciting R&D projects while collaborating with a diverse team. You will be responsible for conducting experiments, analyzing results, and contributing to the advancement of technology in a dynamic lab environment. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a global setting that values sustainability and innovation in the food and beverage industry.

Qualifications

• BSc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related field required.
• Experience in microbial fermentation and analytical techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process and report experimental results for R&D projects.
• Maintain lab operations and participate in equipment selection.

Skills

Microbial Fermentation

Biochemical Assays

HPLC

Technical Writing

General Microbiology Practices

Data Processing Software

Education

BSc. in Microbiology

BSc. in Biotechnology

BSc. in Chemistry

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 recruiting for an RD&A Technologist to work alongside the Taste Fermentation RD&A team in Menstrie, Scotland.

You will support on R&D projects aiming to develop new products and improve current production processes.

The activities involved in these tasks cover, but are not limited to, the performance of bench-scale reactions and fermentations, the testing of newly developed concepts using analytical instruments, and the implementation of new methods and processes.

Key responsibilities

• Process and report experimental results, playing a key role in reporting to project stakeholders.
• Actively participate in project meetings and reviews, providing critical feedback and technology insights.
• Share the responsibility of maintaining the smooth operation of the lab, in terms of maintenance, hygiene, consumables, procedures and QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health and Environment), as well as participating in the selection/commissioning of new equipment.
• Work with Kerry systems supporting the administrative work encompassing RD&A.
• Contribute innovative ideation towards new product development and improvement in existing production processes.
• Robust execution of experiments that will confidently drive advancement of technical knowledge and support decision-making processes.
• Technical reporting of experiments, supporting timely R&D project delivery and documentation for technology transfers.
• Full support of administrative tasks related to RD&A activities.
• Laboratory management and maintenance, ensuring facilities and equipment are fit-for-purpose and operating smoothly.

Qualifications and skills

• BSc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related field.
• Experience in microbial fermentation, either in industrial or academic settings.
• Experience with biological and analytical techniques (biochemical assays, HPLC, etc).
• Competence in general microbiology laboratory practices and aseptic techniques.
• Competence in writing technical documents such as research reports, SOPs, etc. Proficiency with Excel or other data processing software is highly desirable.
• Experience with pilot-scale facilities or in production environment is a plus.
• Experience in scaling-up and transferring new technologies to manufacturing is a plus.
• Capable of working in collaborative and multi-cultural environments.