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Early Careers Programme - RDA

Job in Dubai, Dubai, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Kerry
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Research Scientist, Data Science Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 200000 AED Yearly AED 120000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About Kerry

At Kerry, we’re tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges—delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people while protecting our planet.

Program Overview

This permanent, full‑time early career role starts with a structured 2‑year Graduate Programme. From day one you’ll be immersed in real‑world challenges, supported by a global network and empowered to make meaningful contributions.

Role Overview

Our global RD&A team of over 1,000 food scientists works across 31 countries to co‑create great‑tasting products with improved nutrition, functionality and environmental impact. You’ll be at the front of customer innovation, helping the business sustain growth and create positive profitably influencing behaviours.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate directly with customers to understand their needs and co‑develop tailored solutions that deliver great taste, nutrition and functionality.
  • Design and execute bench‑scale and pilot‑scale trials to develop new products or improve existing ones, ensuring alignment with customer declarations and commercial targets.
  • Apply scientific principles to enhance product performance beyond taste—focusing on nutrition, sustainability and functionality.
  • Lead or contribute to end‑to‑end project management across applied research, technology development, and innovation pipelines.
  • Explore advanced research areas such as sensory science, flavour creation, fermentation and nutritional science, with opportunities to pioneer new approaches.
  • Participate in internal and external customer requests, supporting projects from early‑stage concepting through to troubleshooting and scale‑up.
  • Ensure technical documentation and formulation accuracy to support successful product development and manufacturing readiness.
  • Engage with cross‑functional teams to ensure product solutions are viable across regional and global markets.
  • Support customer visits and technical presentations, contributing to Kerry’s reputation for scientific excellence and customer partnership.
Qualifications
  • Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Data Science, Biology, Data Analysis or similar.
  • 1‑3 years of work experience.
  • Ambitious, curious, and eager to apply talents.
  • Open‑minded, agile and willing to embrace opportunities.
  • Fluent in English; another language is an advantage.
  • Open to traveling and relocating.

Start Date:

1st September 2026

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