Senior Scientist Job at Kerry Group PLC, Beloit, WI

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  • Kerry Group PLC
  • 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 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

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 and skills

  • 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 $91,311 to $149,080 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.      

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