R&D Technologist - Animal Health

Kerry; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. We seek a motivated R&D Technologist to join our Animal Health and Pet Nutrition team to develop, manufacture, test, and commercialize pet flavors and palatants.

The successful candidate will work in a hands-on laboratory and pilot plant, supporting product development from concept through commercialization, with experience in flavor formulation, powder blending, food ingredients, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or technical degree in food science, animal science, sensory science or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical excipients or related areas.
• Strong math and calculation skills with attention to documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Experience with pet food, treats, or animal health products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manufacture prototype formulations for pet flavors and palatants.
• Execute batch manufacturing activities following Master Batch Records (MBRs).
• Support flavor and palatant development projects through formulation, blending, and process optimization.
• Assist scientists in evaluating and improving product performance.
• Conduct analytical and bench-top testing of prototypes and finished products.
• Coordinate testing with analytical laboratories and perform self-service testing as required.
• Collect, analyze, and document technical data accurately.
• Prepare customer and internal R&D samples.
• Package, label, and document samples according to company procedures.
• Support customer requests and product evaluations.

Skills

Strong math and calculation skills

Excellent verbal and written English

Pet nutrition / animal health products

Manufacturing or pilot plant exposure

Flavor development knowledge

Palatant technologies

Pharmaceutical excipients

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science

Sensory Science

Related scientific discipline

Technical Degree

Tools

SAP

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

We are seeking a motivated R&D Technologist to join our Animal Health and Pet Nutrition team. This role supports the development, manufacturing, testing, and commercialization of innovative pet flavors and palatants used in pet food, treats, supplements, and animal health products.

The successful candidate will work in a hands-on laboratory and pilot plant environment, supporting product development projects from concept through commercialization. This role is ideal for someone with experience in flavor formulation, powder blending, food ingredients, pet nutrition, or excipient manufacturing who enjoys both technical and manufacturing-related activities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and manufacture prototype formulations for pet flavors and palatants.
• Execute batch manufacturing activities following Master Batch Records (MBRs).
• Support flavor and palatant development projects through formulation, blending, and process optimization.
• Assist scientists in evaluating and improving product performance.
• Conduct analytical and bench-top testing of prototypes and finished products.
• Coordinate testing with analytical laboratories and perform self-service testing as required.
• Collect, analyze, and document technical data accurately.
• Prepare customer and internal R&D samples.
• Package, label, and document samples according to company procedures.
• Support customer requests and product evaluations.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's Degree or Technical Degree in:
• Food Science
• Animal Science
• Sensory Science
• Related scientific discipline
• 1-3 years of experience in:
• Pharmaceutical excipients
• Strong math and calculation skills.
• Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and documentation requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with pet food, pet treats, or animal health products.
• Knowledge of flavor development and palatant technologies.
• SAP experience.
• Experience working in manufacturing or pilot plant environments.

The pay range for this position is $47,900- $78,750 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on September 30th, 2026.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).