R&D Beverage Scientist

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.

Where will you work?

Our Clark, NJ location is part of our Beverage division and creates flavor ingredients and beverages for Kerry customers and brands. Using state-of-the-art analytical and sensory capabilities, we're able to create and process different flavor blends, extractions, distillations, emulsions, and essential oils for your favorite foods and beverages. With multiple functions under one roof, there are many opportunities to develop and continue growing!

What will you do?

Main Objective

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and preparing beverage formulations, syrups, and/or beverage concentrates at lab and pilot plant scale, following direct customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare beverage formulations, syrups, or beverage concentrates at lab and pilot plant scale.
• Test and establish beverage formulations according to specific taste profiles and regulatory requirements.
• Customize beverage ingredients independently or within a cross-functional team environment.
• Calculate calories and understand sweeteners and nutrients in formulations.
• Facilitate the shipment of samples for internal and external customers.
• Support beverage and taste development under proper GMPs and safety standards.
• Maintain flexibility to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks with speed and high accuracy.
• Master beverage formulation for sparkling, still, juice and functional beverages.
• Exceptional sensory skills to define and discriminate flavor profiles in short timelines.
• Ability to work on RTD and RTM formats at different concentration levels.
• Deep understanding of beverage processing techniques and nutritional value calculations.
• Good communication skills to explain formulations at a commercial setting with customers.
• Good mathematical skills to work with dilutions, percentages and ppm on ingredients.
• Self-motivated to find a solution to complex problems.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related Applied Science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in beverage development and formulation.
• Scientific and analytical aptitudes. Good mathematical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. SAP is a plus.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $73,758 to $120,421 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: WorkplaceDiscrimination 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.