Kerry ยท 1 day ago
Scientist
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. They are seeking a passionate and technically skilled Dairy Scientist to join their R&D team, where the role focuses on developing and optimizing innovative dairy products and solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize flavor formulations for a variety of dairy products (e.g., yogurt, cheese, beverages, desserts) through the use of cultures, enzymes, materials and processes
Lead application trials and pilot plant runs to validate new concepts and processes
Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions
Troubleshoot formulation and processing challenges, providing technical support to both internal stakeholders and customers
Stay current with industry trends, new ingredients, and processing technologies relevant to dairy applications
Document and communicate findings, protocols, and recommendations clearly and effectively
Support commercialization efforts by scaling up successful prototypes and assisting with plant trials
Ensure all work complies with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or a related field
3+ years of experience in dairy product development or applications (internships and co-ops considered)
Strong knowledge of dairy ingredients, processing technologies, and product functionality
Hands-on experience with pilot plant equipment and laboratory analysis
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
Willingness to travel as needed (up to 20%)
Experience working directly with customers or in a B2B environment
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for dairy products
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
Employee Share Plan
Life, disability, and accident insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Kerry
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Recent News
Food & Drink Business
2025-10-27
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