Kerry · 1 month ago
Sr. RD&A Scientist - Beverages
Beloit, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$76K/yr - $123K/yr
5+ years expKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. They are seeking a Research, Development and Application Senior Scientist to support the growth of the North American Beverage market, responsible for creating market relevant and differentiated products while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Ana Sanchez Chang
Responsibilities
Lead formulation and concept development from end-to-end on internal and customer projects within North America for the Beverage market
Use sound commercial and technical awareness of ingredients, processes, end use market and customer requirements to deliver on project objectives, across powder beverages and liquid beverage product formats
Develop innovative solutions to help grow customers and Kerry’s market share within cost parameters and manufacturing capabilities while ensuring all new products are legal within country of use
Manage Pilot Plant validation work and facilitate first production trials of new products internally and with third part manufacturers
Build strong relationships with customer contacts via clear communication, on-site and virtual visits, presentations and supporting trials when required
Support sales and business representatives during customer calls through technical presentations and product demonstrations
Work within cross-functional teams to optimize the strengths of Kerry and deliver the best Taste and Nutrition experience for our customers
Study methods to improve quality of products such as flavour, colour, texture, nutritional value, as well as physical, chemical, and microbiological composition
Qualification
Required
BSc/MSc/PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in product development, preferably beverages products
Working knowledge of the beverage market in North America
Proven success in product development resulting in successful market launch
Strong team-player, with excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and project management skills
Knowledgeable about food chemistry, sensory, microbiology, food packaging systems and food engineering
Preferred
Experience working with 'functional ingredients' is a plus - probiotics, adaptogens, botanical extracts, etc
Curiosity and a willingness to push creative boundaries
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
Employee Share Plan
Life, disability, and accident insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Kerry
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (14)
2024 (13)
2023 (10)
2022 (12)
2021 (22)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Gerry Behan
Global President and CEO
Alan Barrett
Chief Operating Officer Kerry Ingredients & Flavors - Asia Pacific
Recent News
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2025-10-27
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