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
As an RD&A Scientist in the Wet Sauce/Dairy category, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing innovative food solutions that align with customer needs, market trends, and Kerry’s strategic goals. You will work cross-functionally with commercial, regulatory, and operations teams to deliver high-impact projects that support Kerry’s Taste & Nutrition business.
Key responsibilities
• Lead and support product development projects in sauces, dressings, and dairy applications from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct bench-top formulation, pilot plant trials, and scale-up activities.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to co-create tailored solutions.
• Apply food science and culinary knowledge to improve taste, texture, shelf life, and nutritional profile.
• Document and present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and labeling requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends, ingredients, and technologies relevant to sauces and dairy.
Qualifications and skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Food Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in product development, preferably in sauces, dressings, or dairy-based systems.
• Strong understanding of emulsification, stabilization, and thermal processing.
• Hands-on experience with formulation, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life testing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
The typical hiring range for this role is $75,602 to $111,475 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).
Beware 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. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). 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.
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