Senior Scientist

Kerry Group plc; Naas; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global nutrition company in Ireland is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead dairy enzyme application development. This role involves managing cross-functional projects, conducting laboratory experiments, and supporting innovation in the dairy industry. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related field and proven experience in enzyme research. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific field.
• Experience in enzyme research, preferably in dairy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead dairy enzyme application development.
• Manage global cross-functional projects.
• Support intellectual property efforts.

Skills

Enzyme research or application

Project management

Statistical analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Dairy Science or related

Job description

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

Are you passionate about driving scientific innovation in dairy enzymes? Do you want to help shape the future of dairy through sustainable, nutritious, and flavourful solutions? If so, we invite you to join our Dairy Enzyme RDA team at Kerry, where we’re committed to transforming the dairy industry in close collaboration with our customers.

We are currently seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Dairy Enzyme Application Team. In this role, you will lead the application development of new enzyme products for the dairy industry, acting as both a project manager and subject matter expert. You’ll work cross-functionally with global teams, support key customers, and guide the scientific direction of enzyme applications through lab and pilot plant trials.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing segment within Kerry, with strong potential for professional development and career progression.

Key responsibilities

• Lead dairy enzyme application development for new product innovation
• Serve as subject matter expert for Kerry’s dairy enzyme portfolio
• Manage global cross-functional projects, including customer collaborations
• Plan and execute laboratory experiments and pilot plant trials
• Support intellectual property efforts, including patent filings and cases
• Contribute to innovation scouting and competitor benchmarking
• Travel up to 10% for customer engagements and internal meetings

Qualifications and skills

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Dairy Science, or a related field
• Proven experience in enzyme research or application, ideally within dairy
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of taking products from concept to launch
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation
• Experience in patent writing and a working understanding of patent legislation
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams