About this role
Requisition ID 62337
Position Type (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite
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
Key responsibilities
Flavor & Sample Preparation
- Prepare and mix flavor ingredients with precision for use in food, beverage, and other consumable products.
- Execute sample preparation requests, including benchtop batches, pilot‑scale quantities, and trial-size samples.
- Support Flavorists and Developers in formula execution, optimization, and scale‑up activities.
Lab Operations & Equipment Support
- Organize, track, and maintain raw materials, chemicals, and lab supplies needed for sample preparation.
- Maintain cleanliness, calibration, and proper functioning of lab and pilot‑plant equipment.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, hygiene, quality, and regulatory standards within the laboratory environment.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with RD&A, Technical Operations, Quality Control, and Operations teams to support project goals.
- Assist with product evaluations, stability checks, and troubleshooting exercises as needed.
- Support shipping and sampling requirements, including preparation of standard shipping materials and maintenance of the designated shipping area.
Documentation & Compliance
- Follow precise protocols and SOPs for formula execution, equipment use, batching, labeling, and record‑keeping.
- Ensure accurate documentation of samples, batch sheets, test results, and inventory updates.
Qualifications and skills
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
- Basic understanding of flavor chemistry, food science, or sensory science.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise formulas, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Good organizational, time‑management, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work safely with laboratory equipment, chemicals, and food ingredients.
- Internship, co‑op, or academic coursework related to flavor technology, food product development, or applied food science.
- Familiarity with lab equipment such as balances, mixers, reactors, analytical tools, and pilot‑plant systems.Strong organizational and record‑keeping abilities.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.Effective communication skills for reporting, documentation, and project collaboration.
The pay range for this position is $ 41,446 - $67,209 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 March 31st, 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).
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.
Recruiter
Posting Type DNI
Other facts
About Kerry Group
Every day, millions of people throughout the world consume foods and beverages containing Kerry’s taste and nutrition solutions. We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life.
At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming.
Kerry is a company rich in heritage and resources. Over the past five decades, our focus on changing lifestyles, the globalisation of food tastes and ever-evolving consumer needs has brought us to a market-leading global position.
Today, we are firmly established as a world leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries, with 22,000+ staff and 150+ innovation and manufacturing centres across 30+ countries.
Learn more about Kerry: www.kerry.com
What you'll do
- The R&D Technologist will support the Research, Development & Applications team by preparing flavor ingredients and assisting in scale-up activities. This role also involves maintaining lab operations and collaborating with various teams to meet project goals.
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