Senior Meat Applications & Innovation Technologist

Kerry; Naas; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry in Naas is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior RD&A Technologist to join our Meat Applications team. Lead customer-focused projects from concept through to launch, working with top food manufacturers across Europe to develop cutting-edge solutions.

You will combine technical excellence, project leadership and market insight to deliver innovative products that are commercially viable, fully compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with Kerry's growth strategy

Qualifications

• BSc in Food Science or related discipline.
• Experience in meat applications or food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of meat technologies and processing systems.
• Experience supporting customers and delivering product development projects.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations and Kerry sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and application activities for key customer projects within the meat category.
• Partner with customers to create innovative concepts and renovate existing products to their needs.
• Manage product development projects from brief to commercial launch, meeting timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate product launches and plant trials at Kerry facilities and customer sites.
• Drive innovation aligned with Kerry's campaigns, technologies, and market trends.
• Conduct research and testing to improve products and ensure ingredient functionality.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support to customers.
• Build relationships with customer development teams and act as a trusted technical partner.
• Work cross-functionally with Commercial, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor market trends, consumer insights, and conduct sensory evaluations and reviews.
• Identify opportunities for growth with compliant, innovative solutions.

Skills

Strong project management

Customer collaboration

Product development experience

Education

BSc Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline

Job description

Kerry in Naas is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior RD&A Technologist to join our Meat Applications team. Lead customer-focused projects from concept through to launch, working with top food manufacturers across Europe to develop cutting-edge solutions.

You will combine technical excellence, project leadership and market insight to deliver innovative products that are commercially viable, fully compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with Kerry's growth strategy