RD&A Senior Scientist - Beverages

Requisition ID 63966

Position Type (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

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 highly skilled and innovative RD&A Senior Scientist to join our Beverage team. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing beverage formulations across a variety of formats, including sparkling, still, juice, coffee/tea, and functional beverages.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, excellent sensory capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to drive product innovation and deliver solutions that meet both customer and business expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and prepare beverage formulations, syrups, and concentrates at lab and pilot‑plant scale.
• Test, refine, and optimize formulations to meet targeted taste profiles, functionality, and regulatory requirements.
• Customize beverage ingredients independently and in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Calculate calories and understand the role of sweeteners, nutrients, and functional ingredients in formulations.
• Coordinate and facilitate sample shipments for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support beverage and taste development in compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.
• Manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Apply advanced formulation techniques for RTD (Ready‑to‑Drink) and RTM (Ready‑to‑Make) beverage formats.
• Use strong sensory skills to define, discriminate, and adjust flavor profiles under tight timelines.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of beverage processing techniques and nutritional value calculations.
• Communicate formulation concepts and technical recommendations effectively in customer‑facing commercial settings.
• Apply mathematical skills to work with dilutions, percentages, and ppm calculations.
• Show initiative, self‑motivation, and resourcefulness in solving complex formulation challenges.
  
  

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related applied science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in beverage development and formulation.
• Strong scientific, technical, and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  
  

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 May 30th, 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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