Job Description

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 RD&A Senior Scientist will report to the RD&A Coatings Appetizer Manager and is responsible for product development, technical expertise, and ownership of key Food Service customer accounts related to breaded and fried poultry and associated meal applications .

This role requires the ability to independently deliver customer projects , understand commercial production capabilities , and lead products from initial development through commercialization . The Senior Scientist will engage confidently with customers across multiple interactions, including technical presentations and hands‑on working sessions.

In addition to customer responsibilities, food formulation and systems expertise is preferred. The individual must collaborate effectively with the Coatings team and work cross‑functionally with Sales, Business Development, Regulatory, and other internal partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and own RD&A management for key Appetizer processor or customer accounts
• Partner with customers on internal and external requests, supporting initiatives from concept through commercialization and troubleshooting
• Understand and troubleshoot customer production processes
• Serve as a key member of customer‑facing, cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions that Nourish and Delight customers
• Coordinate customer calls and presentations with Sales and Culinary partners, covering both technical and culinary content
• Develop gold standard formulas in collaboration with Culinary and subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Match competitive products, optimize formulations, and lead products from concept through commercialization while executing internal processes
• Conduct research, including new product research and food development
• Participate in ideation and brainstorming sessions
• Develop and protect Intellectual Property through accurate documentation of research and experimentation.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related scientific field

Preferred:

• Master’s or PhD in Food Science or related discipline
• 5–10 years of experience in an RD&A food service environment or related field.

The pay range for this position is $75,602- $123,432 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, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on Feb 28th, 2026.

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. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

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.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.

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