• Associate Scientist - Dairy

    Kerry (Beloit, WI)


    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

     

    The Associate Scientist – Dairy Applications applies scientific and engineering principles to research and develop new dairy products or improve existing ones. This role spans concept development, specification, product commercialization, and production. The position requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for Kerry’s customers.

    Key responsibilities

    + Conduct research on new dairy products and improve existing formulations.

    + Develop new and improved methods for food processing, production, quality control, and packaging.

    + Respond to internal and external customer requests from concept through troubleshooting and commercialization.

    + Participate in ideation and brainstorming sessions.

    + Develop gold standards in collaboration with Culinary and Subject Matter Experts.

    + Perform competitive product matching and formulation optimization.

    + Execute projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring compliance with internal processes.

    + Troubleshoot customer processes and provide technical support.

    + Act as a strong customer-facing team member, delivering technical and culinary presentations.

    + Collaborate with sales and culinary representatives during customer calls.

    + Work with cross-functional teams to optimize Kerry’s strengths and deliver superior taste and nutrition experiences.

    + Document research notes to develop and protect intellectual property.

    + Study methods to improve food quality (flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, convenience, and microbiological composition).

    + Complete project requests within required timelines.

    + Employ efficient time management and multitasking skills.

    + Assist customers with technical issues as they arise.

    + Taste and smell chemicals, flavors, and food products as part of sensory evaluation.

    + Stand for extended periods in a laboratory setting and lift required weights.

    + Communicate effectively through verbal and written channels.

     

    Qualifications and skills

    Education

    + BS/MS in Food Science or related scientific field.

     

    Technical Skills

     

    + Strong background in food chemistry, sensory science, microbiology, food packaging systems, and food engineering.

    + Experience in product development and food processing technology.

    + Knowledge of statistical process control and data analysis.

    + Internship or prior experience in a related field preferred.

     

    The pay range for this position is $75,602.00 - $123,432.00 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 Jan 30th, 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. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).