RD&A Scientist / Beverages

Kerry • Beloit, WI • 1d ago

?Requisition ID 65187

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

We are seeking an RD&A Scientist to support the growth of the North America Beverage market. Reporting to the RD&A Manager, this role will focus on developing market-relevant, innovative beverage products using Kerry's industry-leading taste technology portfolio.

You will be part of a collaborative team of scientists and technicians dedicated to creating liquid and powder beverage concepts for both internal initiatives and customer projects. This position requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to lead projects from concept through commercialization.

Success in this role depends on effective communication, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to partner with Flavorists, Nutrition Scientists, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams.

Key responsibilities

Lead end-to-end formulation and concept development of liquid and powder beverage products.

Apply strong technical and commercial knowledge of ingredients, processing technologies, and market trends.

Develop innovative, cost-effective solutions aligned with manufacturing capabilities and regulatory requirements.

Lead pilot plant validations, including preparation, execution, and documentation of trials.

Support first production runs internally and with external manufacturing partners.

Build strong customer relationships through clear communication, technical leadership, and presentations.

Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to support customer engagement and technical presentations.

Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class Taste & Nutrition solutions.

Conduct research to improve product quality related to flavor, color, texture, nutrition, and overall product performance.

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related scientific field

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in beverage product development

Strong understanding of the North America beverage market

Proven track record of delivering products from concept to commercial launchSolid knowledge of food chemistry, sensory science, microbiology, food engineering, and packaging systems

Experience with both liquid and powder beverage technologies

Pilot plant experience, including scale-up, troubleshooting, and production trial support

Expertise in ingredient functionality, formulation, and beverage processing

The pay range for this position is $70,100 - $122,000 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 August, 30, 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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