Beverage Product Development Scientist

Kerry Group; Beloit (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Scientist- Research Development & Applications to support beverage product innovation and new product development. The role covers from concept through commercialization, including pilot plant work, process improvements, and collaboration with culinary SMEs to deliver exceptional taste and nutrition.

You will work with cross-functional teams, document findings, and travel to Kerry plants and customer sites to troubleshoot and optimize formulations.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Food Science/Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of beverage product development experience.
• Knowledge of food chemistry, sensory, microbiology, packaging systems and food engineering.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams at multiple levels within the organization.
• Must be able to taste and smell chemicals, flavors and food products.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time in a laboratory setting and lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research including new product research and the development of foods.
• Develop new and improved methods and systems for food processing, production, quality control and packaging.
• Work in pilot plant and support production scale ups and commercialization.
• Field customer requests from concept through commercialization and troubleshooting.
• Develop gold standards while working with Culinary and SMEs.
• Coordinate customer calls with sales/culinary representatives through presentations both technical and culinary based.
• Work with cross functional groups to optimize strengths and deliver the best Taste and Nutrition experience for our customers.
• Develop and protect Intellectual Property by documenting research notes.

Skills

Beverage product development

Food chemistry

Sensory analysis

Microbiology

Food packaging

Cross-functional teamwork

Taste & aroma evaluation

Education

Food Science/Engineering degree

Job description

Kerry is seeking a Scientist- Research Development & Applications to support beverage product innovation and new product development. The role covers from concept through commercialization, including pilot plant work, process improvements, and collaboration with culinary SMEs to deliver exceptional taste and nutrition.

You will work with cross-functional teams, document findings, and travel to Kerry plants and customer sites to troubleshoot and optimize formulations.