Scientist- Research Development & Applications

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

Scientist- Research Development & Applications

About Kerry

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

Kerry has an exciting opportunity supporting new product innovation for beverage applications in food service.

Key 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's.
• Field customer requests both internal and external to satisfy project needs from a conceptual phase through commercialization and troubleshooting.
• Develop gold standards while working with Culinary and subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Concept to Commercialization
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot customer processes
• Be a strong part of customer facing team to deliver solutions that will “Nourish and Delight” our customers.
• Coordinate customer calls with sales/culinary representatives through presentations both technical and culinary based.
• Work with cross functional groups to optimize the strengths of Kerry and deliver the best Taste and Nutrition experience for our customers
• Develop and protect Intellectual Property by documenting research notes.
• Study methods to improve quality of foods such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, convenience, or physical, chemical, and microbiological composition of foods
• Complete project requests within the time frame required by the customer.
• Assist customers with technical issues that may arise.
• Travel to Kerry production plants and to customers.

Qualifications and skills

• BS/MS/PhD in Food Science/Engineering/related science or engineering field.
• 3+ years of experience in Beverage Product Development.
• Knowledgeable about food chemistry, sensory, microbiology, food packaging systems and food engineering.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams at multi 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.