Sr. Scientist - Beverages

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 : 62028

Position Type
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Full Time (US)

Workplace Arrangement
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Kerry Global Technology & Innovation Centre in Beloit, Wisconsin, USA. The position is based at the centre and reports to the RD&A Director/Manager.

Kerry is seeking a Research, Development and Application Senior Scientist for a key role supporting the growth of the North American Beverage market. The role is part of a team of RD&A Scientists and Technicians responsible for the development of powder and liquid beverage concepts. Strong communication and leadership skills are critical as the day‑to‑day activities involve significant cross‑functional collaboration with Flavorists, Nutrition Scientists, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, and Finance.

• 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 the country of use.
• Manage Pilot Plant validation work and facilitate first production trials of new products internally and with third‑party 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 the quality of products such as flavour, colour, texture, nutritional value, as well as physical, chemical, and microbiological composition.

• BSc/MSc/PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in product development, preferably beverage products.
• Experience working with functional ingredients (probiotics, adaptogens, botanical extracts, etc.) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the beverage market in North America.
• Proven success in product development resulting in successful market launch.
• Curiosity and a willingness to push creative boundaries.
• Strong team‑player, with excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and project‑management skills.
• Knowledgeable about food chemistry, sensory, microbiology, food packaging systems and food engineering.

Pay range: $75,602 – $123,432 annual salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range; the range rewards performance annually while in role. 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…