RD&A Snr Scientist

at  Kerry

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Minimum Bachelors/Masters Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or a related Applied Science
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in applications / development technologist / scientist roles in the Food industry
• Prior experience of developing a variety of product within Savoury Snacks (non negotiable). Raw material knowledge and ingredient functionality, Sensory evaluation skills.
• Technical and functional excellence in laboratory, pilot plant and factory environment.
• Demonstrate a strong initiative and a hands on approach, ability to prioritise
• Demonstrate personal accountability, collaborative approach, Open minded, self starter and ownership of actions to completion
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively
• Innovation and Creativity
• Customer engagement
• Experience dealing with markets in Middle East is highly desirable
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ABOUT THE ROLE

The position will support the Kerry business - R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Commercial, Operations and Quality teams. The individual will help evaluate the totality of the existing scientific evidence and translate into product positioning and messaging, within the context of existing regulations .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product development of commercially viable seasoning solutions from brief to launch based on robust formulation, application and processes.
• Demonstrate robust technical understanding a variety of flavours and key savoury raw materials (spices, herbs, vegetable powders, yeast etc), snack seasoning bases and seasoning functionality. Develop cost effective solutions meeting relevant local regulatory requirments.
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of seasoning application on different formats and becomes recognised as a solutions partner by our customers. Interacts and troubleshoots with customers on application concerns.
• Work with customers and suppliers to develop innovative solutions and resolve technical problems leading to the formation of strong technical relationships.
• Work closely with Operations, Sales, Marketing and Regulatory teams to develop integrated, innovative and market relevant solutions.
• Support innovation for new product development and identify new business opportunities to meet customer and consumer needs in Middle East market.
• Has a good understanding of operational systems to fulfill R, D&A responsibility in product scale ups and commercializations.
• Develops food system formulations and related applications stability performance through demonstrated understanding of food formulation, chemical interactions, sensory testing and identify suitable methods for analysis.
• Identify and evaluate technologies and ingredients for new product development, improvements of existing products; leverage existing technologies to identify and promote innovation opportunities
• Keeps up to date on best practice and competitor benchmarking on product development to ensure Kerry’s leadership position.