RD&A Scientist - Snacks Seasonings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry in Beloit, Wisconsin is seeking an RD&A Scientist specializing in snack seasonings. This role is vital for strengthening Kerry’s position in the snacking sector, requiring collaboration with customers across the U.S. and Canada to build consumer-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong creative abilities, deep understanding of sensory science, and cross-functional teamwork skills. A Bachelor's in Food Science or related field is required. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to taste and smell chemicals, flavors, and food products.
• Proven experience collaborating with technical and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Kerry’s technologies and capabilities.
• Develop innovative, cost-effective seasoning solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project execution.

Skills

Creativity

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Regulatory, Food Chemistry

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

As an RD&A Scientist specializing in snack seasonings, you will play a key role in strengthening Kerry’s position as a trusted partner in the snacking sector. With a strong track record in seasoning development and the ability to deliver under demanding customer expectations, you will collaborate closely with customers across the U.S. and Canada to create impactful, consumer‑driven solutions. This role requires strong cross‑functional teamwork, technical expertise, and creativity to bring innovative products to market.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate the creativity, expertise, and passion needed to effectively showcase Kerry’s technologies and capabilities.
• Apply a deep understanding of consumer trends, sensory science, and commercial insights to meet both customer and business expectations.
• Develop innovative, cost‑effective, and relevant seasoning solutions according to customer briefs.
• Proactively generate new product concepts that maximize customer engagement.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including sales, marketing, operations, regulatory, sensory, and other RD&A experts to ensure successful and timely project execution.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, becoming their primary technical contact and trusted solutions partner.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of system records, reports, and required documentation.
• Support scale‑up and production activities, including participation in internal and external factory trials.
• Take ownership of professional and technical development by engaging with RD&A leaders, academic partners, literature, trade shows, and industry conferences.
• Demonstrate strong capability in recognizing and describing flavor profiles, offering reliable recommendations for formulation improvements.
• Apply solid knowledge of dry blend and spray dry processes in development and commercialization.

Qualifications and skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Regulatory, Food Chemistry, or a related field.

Technical Experience

• Must be able to taste and smell chemicals, flavors, and food products.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately evaluate flavor performance and provide actionable formulation recommendations.
• Applied knowledge of dry blend and spray drying processing technologies.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross‑functional technical and commercial teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple fast‑moving projects.
• Excellent communication skills, including customer interaction and presentation capabilities.

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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on May 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).