RD&A Scientist - Cell Nutrition Proteins

Requisition : 62070
Position Type: (US)
Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

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.

The RD&A Scientist will support New Product Development (NPD) and Innovation projects within the Cell Nutrition Proteins RD&A team
. This role will contribute to key internal initiatives and customer‑facing projects, executing laboratory, pilot‑plant, and factory trials to ensure the successful delivery of NPD and innovation programs.

The RD&A Scientist will also provide technical support to customers and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including RD&A teams, Procurement, Regulatory, Marketing, Operations, and Commercial teams, as required.

• Manage and support key NPD and Innovation projects, including preparation and delivery of customer presentations
• Conduct detailed research for NPD and innovative products while staying current on relevant scientific and technological developments
• Ensure ingredient functionality and specifications meet internal standards and customer expectations
• Develop, refine, and validate analytical methodologies as required
• Lead product development activities from laboratory‑scale trials through pilot‑plant testing and factory scale‑up
• Develop robust formulations, processes, and application stability through a strong understanding of protein hydrolysate design and Cell Nutrition for Biopharma and Industrial Bioprocessing applications
• Collaborate closely with internal and external customers and suppliers to develop new products and resolve technical challenges
• Work cross‑functionally with Operations, Procurement, Sales, Regulatory, Marketing, and Applications teams to deliver integrated and innovative solutions
• Partner with Regulatory to ensure new ingredients comply with regional and global legislative requirements
• Ensure adherence to good laboratory practices (GLP) and established lab protocols
• Accurately document experimental work in laboratory notebooks and electronic databases, and communicate key learnings effectively
• Manage and track key projects using
• Build scientific expertise through collaboration with other RD&A Managers and Directors
• Review scientific literature and patents to inform project strategy and innovation development
• Attend relevant trade shows, conferences, and scientific meetings as required.

Education.

• Bachelor of Science in Cellular & Molecular Nutrition, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline (preferred)
• MSc or PhD in Cellular & Molecular Nutrition, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry (desirable).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an RD&A or related environment.

• Enzyme hydrolysis
• Protein chemistry
• Fermentation
• Membrane separation techniques
• Pilot‑and industrial‑scale process technologies
• Experience with analytical techesis, and chromatography
• Knowledge of Cell Nutrition applications for Biopharma and Industrial Bioprocessing.

The pay range for this position is $91,311 - $149,080 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 Feb 28th, 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.

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