Process Science Technician
Job in
Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, 55905, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Kerry
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Chemical Manufacturing, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Requisition
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
The Process Science Technician supports the execution of pilot plant and manufacturing trials, contributing to process development, optimization, and commercialization of food and ingredient technologies. This role is responsible for coordinating and monitoring experimental activities, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
The position works cross-functionally with RD&A, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support scale-up, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives across fermentation and ingredient manufacturing processes.
Key responsibilities
+ Maintain accurate technical documentation, including batch records, lab notebooks, protocols, and reports.+ Monitor in-process quality attributes and communicate deviations or risks to relevant teams.+ Support troubleshooting activities in fermentation, downstream processing, and drying operations.+ Assist with scale-up, technology transfer, and commercialization of new and existing products.+ Operate and support pilot plant equipment including fermentation, centrifugation, filtration, evaporation, spray drying, and thermal processing.+
Conduct microbiology lab activities such as aseptic technique, plating, and culture maintenance.+ Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and RD&A teams.+ Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and process monitoring.+ Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, environmental, and safety standards.+ Manage multiple priorities while meeting project timelines and operational requirements.+ Communicate technical information clearly across different organizational levels.+
Support customer requests, sample preparation, and plant visits as needed.+ Travel to manufacturing sites or customer locations as required.
Skills
* Strong understanding of fermentation and downstream processing technologies
* Data analysis and interpretation skills (trend analysis, reporting, problem-solving)
* Ability to work in pilot plant, laboratory, and manufacturing environments
* Knowledge of food safety, GMP, and safety compliance requirements
* Strong organizational and documentation skills
* Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication
* Hands-on technical troubleshooting capability
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and data management tools
Experience
* Experience in pilot plant operations, process development, or manufacturing environment
* Hands-on experience with fermentation, drying, or ingredient manufacturing processes preferred
* Experience supporting scale-up, tech transfer, or commercialization activities is desirable
* Background in laboratory testing and microbiology techniques
* Experience working in food, biotechnology, or ingredient manufacturing industries preferred
Qualifications and skills
+ Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related field
+ 0-5+ years of relevant experience.
+ Working knowledge of unit operations such as fermentation, centrifugation, filtration, and drying preferred
+ Familiarity with GMP, food safety, and environmental health and safety standards.
The pay range for this position is $47,900 - $89,000. 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. …
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