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 within the Beverage Systems & Brands Team, you will lead the development and optimization of innovative beverage solutions—including smoothies, syrups, sauces, and powdered/agglomerated mixes—that align with customer needs, market trends, and Kerry’s strategic goals. You will collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, regulatory, marketing and operations teams to deliver impactful products that support Kerry’s Taste & Nutrition business.

You will also lead R&D development of new products in Kerry’s branded beverage portfolio, including DaVinci Gourmet, Island Oasis, Big Train, and Oregon Chai.

Key responsibilities

• Product Development & Innovation

• Lead and support end-to-end product development from concept through commercialization.

• Conduct bench-top formulation, pilot plant trials, and production scale-up activities.

• Match competitive products and optimize formulations for performance and cost.

• Research & Technical Execution

• Conduct research on new ingredients, technologies, and processing methods.

• Improve taste, texture, shelf life, and nutritional profile using food science knowledge.

• Work in the pilot plant and support production scale-ups and commercialization.

• Customer Engagement & Collaboration

• Field internal and external customer requests from ideation through troubleshooting.

• Co-create tailored solutions with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Document and present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and labeling requirements.

• Stay current with industry trends, ingredients, and technologies relevant to beverage systems.

• Travel

• Travel to Kerry production plants, co-manufacturers, and customer engagements as needed.

Qualifications and skills

• BS/MS/PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry or a related scientific field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in product development.

• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, sensory science, microbiology, and quality.

• Problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively as part of a team.

• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize competing demands.

The typical hiring range for this role is $75,602 to $123,432 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

​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).

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