Lab RD&A Scientist: Materials & Validation

Kerry; San Juan del Río; Presencial; MXN 350.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kerry is seeking an RD&A Scientist in San Juan del Río to join our Category Technologies team. This role blends hands-on laboratory execution with rigorous technical analysis to validate alternative raw materials and support ongoing product optimization initiatives.

As a mid-level professional, you will work closely with global RD&A groups, manage data and documentation, and contribute to cost-saving material choices.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering, or related field.
• Mid-level (Pleno) experience in RD&A, applications lab, or technical validation roles.
• Strong ability to work independently, make technical decisions, and execute with urgency.
• Experience with raw materials, ingredients, or food systems (dairy & meat experience is a plus).
• English at intermediate to advanced level, able to participate in global meetings and understand technical documentation.
• Willingness to work onsite in plant due to the hands-on nature of the role.

Responsabilidades

• Execute technical validations of alternative raw materials for existing formulations (one-to-one substitutions).
• Perform laboratory applications, including weighing, trials, sensory evaluations, pilot and selected industrial tests.
• Analyze and document technical data, specifications, and comparisons provided by global RD teams.
• Manage technical information and results in matrices and reports to support internal decision-making.
• Provide internal technical support to RD&A and cross-functional partners.
• Contribute to cost optimization initiatives by proposing technical alternatives and material savings.

Conocimientos

Laboratory skills

Technical validation

Data analysis

Sensory evaluation

Independent worker

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Chemistry/Food Engineering

Herramientas

Laboratory instruments

Quality testing equipment

Descripción del empleo

Kerry is seeking an RD&A Scientist in San Juan del Río to join our Category Technologies team. This role blends hands-on laboratory execution with rigorous technical analysis to validate alternative raw materials and support ongoing product optimization initiatives.

As a mid-level professional, you will work closely with global RD&A groups, manage data and documentation, and contribute to cost-saving material choices.