​Requisition ID: 60090 
Position Type: (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

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 motivated and detail-oriented Jr. Flavorist / Flavorist Trainee / R&D Flavor Technologist to join our R&D team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about flavor creation and development, with a strong foundation in food science or chemistry. You will support the formulation, compounding, and evaluation of flavors across a variety of applications, while maintaining high standards of lab safety and organization.

Key responsibilities  Responsible for support on flavor creation projects within America’s region  Develop flavors in line with business need and in response to customer brief  Utilize Kerry technology to deliver unique solutions to project brief  Demonstrate creative leadership working with global R&D to maximize the company’s technology and innovative practices  Work closely with all EUM within Kerry and proactively work with new ingredients  Interact with key customers regionally or globally to understand requirements and build solid relationships  Support work sessions with customers  Perform physical, chemical, and organoleptic testing and analysis of flavors  Employ thorough knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements for flavors  Work with cross functional team to optimize the strengths of Kerry and deliver the best Taste and Nutrition experience for our customers  Participate in sensory panels.  Represent Kerry at industry events to promote the company, network, and scout for talent. Qualifications and skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering. • Solid foundation and broad understanding of key scientific and regulatory disciplines, including: • Food Safety and Microbiology • Food Chemistry and Process Engineering • Regulatory Compliance and Packaging Science • Proven experience in flavor development is essential. • Certification from the Society of Flavor Chemists is highly desirable.

 

Key Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional olfactory and gustatory acuity with a refined ability to detect and differentiate complex flavor profiles. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and troubleshooting in formulation and processing. • Proficiency in mathematical calculations relevant to formulation, scaling, and process optimization. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams. • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and manage conflict constructively in a team environment. • No restrictions or limitations in tasting a wide range of food and flavor materials, including those with diverse sensory characteristics.

 

The typical hiring range for this role is $75,602 to $123,432 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.      

Recruiter: #LI-AS3 
Posting Type: LI