Senior Snack/Seasoning Scientist Job at Kerry, Beloit, WI

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  • Kerry
  • Beloit, WI

Job Description

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 around the world. Our vision is to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.

About the Role

As a Senior Scientist in Snack Seasonings, you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative seasoning solutions for snack applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-driven projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with Kerry’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct research and development of new snack seasoning products.
  • Formulate taste-forward solutions using Kerry technologies within customer and regulatory standards.
  • Lead technical project execution, including benchtop development, pilot trials, and plant scale-ups.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, and Operations.
  • Engage directly with customers through presentations, technical discussions, and troubleshooting.
  • Support manufacturing with commercialization, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry, preferably in snack or flavor development.
  • Strong knowledge of food chemistry, sensory science, microbiology, and food processing.
  • Proven track record in product development from concept to commercialization.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% as needed.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with seasoning systems for meat or snack applications.
  • Familiarity with statistical process control and experimental design.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and labeling for food products.

The typical hiring range for this role is $75,602 to $111,475 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).

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