Senior Enzyme Scientist, Applications & Innovation

Kerry Group; Naas; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland, is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead our high-performance Enzymes Application Team.

You will drive enzyme technologies from concept to customer-ready solutions across the food, beverage and pharmaceutical spaces, shaping a portfolio that delivers value at pace. The role focuses on maximizing protease portfolio value and exploring new markets; you will design experiments, oversee analytical assessments, and translate scientific insights into scalable

Qualifications

• Significant experience in enzymology and applying enzymes within the food and beverage industry.
• Experience leading enzyme technology development and application across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of next-generation enzyme technologies to market, while guiding optimization of the existing portfolio to ensure maximum value for customers.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to develop new technologies for multiple EUMs, capitalizing on protease portfolio strengths.
• Generate and oversee analytical data packages that substantiate the technical value proposition of current and future technologies.
• Lead the design, screening, and optimization of enzyme systems through hands-on characterization, activity and stability assessment.
• Lead analysis of complex datasets, interpret experimental results, and deliver evidence-based technical reports to stakeholders.
• Translate scientific insights into practical, scalable solutions for customers and industry partners, ensuring portfolio alignment.

Skills

Enzymology

Biotechnology

Job description

Kerry Group in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland, is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead our high-performance Enzymes Application Team.

You will drive enzyme technologies from concept to customer-ready solutions across the food, beverage and pharmaceutical spaces, shaping a portfolio that delivers value at pace. The role focuses on maximizing protease portfolio value and exploring new markets; you will design experiments, oversee analytical assessments, and translate scientific insights into scalable