Flavorist

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.

Requisition

Position Type: (US) Full Time

The Flavorist will be responsible for supporting flavor creation projects within the Americas region. This role involves developing innovative flavors aligned with business needs and customer briefs, leveraging Kerry’s technology to deliver unique solutions. The Flavorist will collaborate with global R&D teams, interact with key customers, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving creativity and technical excellence.

• Develop flavors in response to customer briefs and business requirements.
• Utilize Kerry technology to create unique and innovative flavor solutions.
• Demonstrate creative leadership and collaborate with global R&D teams to maximize technology and innovation.
• Work closely with internal teams and proactively explore new ingredients.
• Engage with key customers regionally and globally to understand requirements and build strong relationships.
• Support customer work sessions and presentations.
• Conduct physical, chemical, and organoleptic testing and analysis of flavors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements for flavors.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver optimal taste and nutrition experiences.
• Participate in sensory panels and contribute to flavor evaluations.
• Represent Kerry at industry events to promote the company, network, and identify talent opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• Solid foundation in scientific and regulatory disciplines, including Food Safety and Microbiology, Food Chemistry and Process Engineering, Regulatory Compliance and Packaging Science.
• Proven experience in flavor development is essential.
• Certification from the Society of Flavor Chemists is highly desirable.

• Exceptional olfactory and gustatory acuity with the ability to detect and differentiate complex flavor profiles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis and troubleshooting in formulation and processing.
• Proficiency in mathematical calculations for formulation, scaling, and process optimization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and manage conflict constructively in a team environment.
• No restrictions in tasting a wide range of food and flavor materials, including diverse sensory characteristics.

The pay range for this position is $107,757 – $181,563 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. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. 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.

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.

This job posting is anticipated to expire on Jan 30th, 2026.

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. 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.