SENIOR SCIENTIST (BEVERAGE AND SWEET FOCUS)

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FT Permanent  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 Works in partnership with customers to develop innovative new concepts as well as renovating current products that are tailor ed to customer’s specific needs.
Coordinates new product launches and run trials at Kerry manufacturing sites.
Ensures applications meet regional and global market standards, including criteria such as organic certification, allergen considerations, and GMO regulations.
Applies analytical techniques to support research and development projects, while also addressing key operational challenges—excluding QA/QC functions.
Maintains global alignment with other analytical teams.
Key responsibilities Increase level of complexity of projects with limited guidance from R&D leads.
Lead R&D contact in key customers building strong relationships with R&D customers providing excellent service in terms of concept development, sample delivery, product presentations and process support.
Leads and collaborates within cross-functional teams to capitalize on specific customer opportunities.
Engages directly with the leadership team in developing cost-effective solutions that align with both customer and business requirements.
Maintains expertise in market trends, regulations, customer requirements, and processes.
Stays informed on the latest scientific advancements to enhance product innovation.
Ensures accurate record-keeping and documentation management.
Provides support for customer presentations.
Oversees the transition of new product developments (NPD) from concept to factory scale-up, alongside operational support.
Conducts lab and pilot plant trials to optimize existing products.
Qualifications and skills Minimum Bachelor degree in Food Science or an equivalent field; higher degrees are an advantage.
At least 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years in the Food & Beverage industry.
Expertise in Beverage Technologies and Flavour Applications.
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.
., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews.
Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.
., 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.
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