RD&A Technologist Bakery Turkey

Kerry Group plc; Fatih; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company in Turkey is seeking a Product Development Technologist to lead the development of bakery solutions. This role requires collaboration with customers to create tailored solutions and involves extensive testing and product development in line with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science and at least 6 years of experience in bakery product development. The position is full-time and onsite in Fatih.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in bakery product development or RD&A environments.
• Strong knowledge of functional ingredients and bakery systems.
• Hands-on experience with bakery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test bakery solutions using taste and functional ingredients.
• Oversee the development and transfer of manufacturing processes.
• Conduct product demonstrations and support customer trials.

Skills

Product development

Functional ingredients

Sensorial evaluation

Industrial production lines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

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Requisition ID: 60795
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

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

To lead the development, testing, and application of taste and functional ingredients in bakery and confectionery products. This role bridges deep technical expertise with customer collaboration, ensuring innovative, practical, and scalable solutions aligned with Kerry’s Taste & Nutrition strategy. The technologist will also support customer troubleshooting, scale-up, and commercialization efforts, contributing to Kerry’s insight-led, value-driven approach.

Key responsibilities

Product Development & Testing

• Develop and test bakery solutions using taste and functional ingredients (e.g., emulsifiers, enzymes, flavors).
• Simulate industrial bakery processes in the lab to ensure scalability and performance.
• Conduct shelf-life, sensory, and analytical evaluations.
• Apply flavor systems and clean label solutions in line with market trends.
• Work closely with customers to understand needs and deliver tailored, insight-led solutions.
• Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and support customer trials.
• Troubleshoot customer production lines to optimize performance and ensure product success.
• Oversee the development and transfer of manufacturing processes to production teams.
• Ensure lab-scale trials are relevant and translatable to industrial settings.
• Maintain strong understanding of operational systems and manufacturing practices.
• Independently manage multiple projects with agility and clear communication to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of trials, results, and customer interactions.
• Ensure lab hygiene, equipment calibration, and adherence to good laboratory practices.
• Stay updated on best practices, competitor benchmarking, and emerging trends in bakery and confectionery.
• Contribute to Kerry’s leadership in clean label, health-focused, and sustainable bakery solutions.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in bakery product development, production, or RD&A environments.
• Strong knowledge of functional ingredients and their role in bakery systems.
• Hands-on experience with bakery equipment and industrial production lines.
• Familiarity with sensory evaluation, shelf-life testing, and flavor application.

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