RD&A Scientist

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

• Reporting to: Sr RD&A Manager

Key responsibilities

• Contributes to the delivery of business and research strategy for Kerry’s Savory Snack Business.
• Provides technical support to the Sales Team in the completion of key projects, as well as being the technical contact for Kerry customers.
• Keeps abreast of technical developments and market trends in the Savory Snack market for Indonesia and APMEA.
• Develops and implements strong application knowledge within relevant food categories and acts as a key technical advisor to other Kerry colleagues in product development.
• Leads new product development through to commercialization for key Savory Snack projects, particularly noodle application projects.
• Develops cost-efficient, robust recipes, processes, and application stability through a thorough understanding of food product design and the fundamental chemical interactions occurring in food products.
• Builds scientific knowledge through interactions with other Kerry RD&A personnel and by regular scientific literature reviews, regulatory monitoring, and application studies.
• Establishes strong relationships with selected academic researchers and universities to further develop scientific/application knowledge.
• Ensures applications meet legislation requirements in the regional or global markets where sales are expected, including any special criteria for the relevant category.
• Participates in designated RD&A projects and ensures appropriate documentation of experimental trials and outcomes to facilitate scale-up and product transfer to manufacturing.

Qualifications and skills

• At least 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Education: BSC in Food Science or a related field.
• Experience managing savory products, including seasonings, noodle seasonings, sauces, etc.