RD&A Senior Scientist - Coffee - Kerry : Job Details

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 experienced RD&A Senior Scientist to join our Coffee & Crystals® team. This role will focus on supporting coffee technology projects, including roasting, extraction, and vacuum dry processing. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to help drive innovation and deliver value to our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and/or participate in Commercial Coffee & Crystals® projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Applications, Sales, and Marketing teams to support customer presentations and product development.
• Provide technical support in roasting, extraction, and vacuum drying processes to enhance Kerry's coffee and crystals offerings.
• Participate in production trials, requiring flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.
• Translate scientific insights into practical applications that meet customer and market needs.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in the food industry, preferably with a focus on coffee or beverage technologies.
• Strong understanding of coffee processing technologies including roasting, extraction, and drying.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel for production trials and customer engagements.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with commercial coffee product development.
• Familiarity with vacuum drying and crystal formation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver results.

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).