What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Scientist - Dairy flavor position at Kerry?
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 a passionate and technically skilled Dairy Scientist to join our R&D team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in dairy science, food technology, microbiology or related fields to develop, optimize, and support innovative dairy products and solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including product development, process engineering, and commercial teams—to deliver high-quality, market-leading dairy flavors.
Key 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.
Qualifications and skills
- 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.
The typical hiring range for this role is $91,311 to $149,080 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
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.
Salary : $91,311 - $149,080
