RD&A Scientist / Beverages

Kerry; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 70,100 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry is seeking an RD&A Scientist based in Beloit, Wisconsin to innovate in the North America Beverage market. The role requires strong technical expertise and collaboration with various teams to develop innovative beverage products, leveraging industry-leading technology. Candidates should have 5 years of experience in product development, with a degree in Food Science or a related field.

Kerry offers competitive pay from $70,100 to $122,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in beverage product development.
• Proven track record of delivering products from concept to commercial launch.
• Strong understanding of the North America beverage market.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end formulation and concept development of liquid and powder beverage products.
• Develop innovative cost-effective solutions aligned with manufacturing capabilities.
• Build strong customer relationships through clear communication.

Skills

Food Science

Beverage Product Development

Food Chemistry

Sensory Science

Microbiology

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Pilot Plant Technologies

Ingredients Processing

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an RD&A Scientist to support the growth of the North America Beverage market. Reporting to the RD&A Manager, this role will focus on developing market‑relevant, innovative beverage products using Kerry’s industry‑leading taste technology portfolio.

You will be part of a collaborative team of scientists and technicians dedicated to creating liquid and powder beverage concepts for both internal initiatives and customer projects. This position requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to lead projects from concept through commercialization.

Success in this role depends on effective communication, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to partner with Flavorists, Nutrition Scientists, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end formulation and concept development of liquid and powder beverage products.
• Apply strong technical and commercial knowledge of ingredients, processing technologies, and market trends.
• Develop innovative, cost‑effective solutions aligned with manufacturing capabilities and regulatory requirements.
• Lead pilot plant validations, including preparation, execution, and documentation of trials.
• Support first production runs internally and with external manufacturing partners.
• Build strong customer relationships through clear communication, technical leadership, and presentations.
• Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to support customer engagement and technical presentations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver best‑in‑class Taste & Nutrition solutions.
• Conduct research to improve product quality related to flavor, color, texture, nutrition, and overall product performance.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in beverage product development.
• Strong understanding of the North America beverage market.
• Proven track record of delivering products from concept to commercial launch.
• Solid knowledge of food chemistry, sensory science, microbiology, food engineering, and packaging systems.
• Experience with both liquid and powder beverage technologies.
• Pilot plant experience, including scale‑up, troubleshooting, and production trial support.
• Expertise in ingredient functionality, formulation, and beverage processing.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70,100 - $122,000 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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).

Notice Regarding Scams

Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Be aware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non‑Kerry email address or phone number, and Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms to conduct interviews.