Food Science Job at Kerry Group Ireland
Are you searching for a dynamic food science job that combines innovation, research, and global impact? This exciting RD&A Technician position in Naas offers a rewarding job in Ireland within a world-leading taste and nutrition company. If you are exploring Kerry Careers or looking for an inspiring R&D job and a strong job opportunity for life science graduates, this full-time permanent role provides hands-on laboratory experience and exposure to cutting-edge flavour development projects.
About the Company
Kerry Group is a global leader in taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Headquartered in Naas, Kerry partners with customers worldwide to create sustainable, innovative products consumed by billions every day. Through Kerry Careers, professionals gain access to global growth opportunities, advanced research facilities, and a collaborative culture focused on shaping the future of food.
Job Details:
- Job Title: RD&A Technician
- Company: Kerry Group
- Location: Naas, Ireland
- Category: Research and Development
- Job ID: 63034
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Workplace Arrangement: Onsite (#LI-Onsite)
RD&A Technician Role Overview
The RD&A Technician supports Flavour Creation activities in Naas by assisting with ingredient weighing, process development, application work, and preparation of tastings to drive pipeline growth. The role also includes responsibility for maintaining laboratory operations to industry-class technical standards. A hands-on approach is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Flavourists by weighing ingredients, dispatching samples, preparing tastings, and maintaining a reference library of newly developed flavours
- Conduct slurry preparation and spray drying of flavours using both laboratory and pilot dryers
- Assist with laboratory and pilot trials, testing, and insights generation
- Maintain raw material and flavour stock, ensuring items remain within shelf life and are properly labeled
- Ensure laboratory cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and availability of consumables
- Follow HACCP guidelines and ensure proper use of laboratory safety equipment
- Participate in sensory panels and product evaluation activities
- Assess new flavour ingredients and technologies in simple solution formats to support flavour development and optimization
- Support feasibility studies, pipeline projects (PIP), and raw material (RM) issue resolution
- Conduct basic research activities under senior team supervision to improve existing products and develop new products
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D technologists, production, quality, logistics, project management, and application teams
- Utilize company software and systems for daily R&D laboratory activities
Qualifications and Skills for Food Science Job
- Degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field
- Fluency in English (second language desirable)
- Knowledge of computer systems and laboratory terminals
- Strong organizational and data analysis skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated scientific curiosity
- Ability to taste and smell flavour ingredients and food products
- Ability to work in ambiguous environments with a proactive, self-motivated approach
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to independently identify and execute experimental work aligned with project objectives
- Ability to report results accurately and stay informed on relevant scientific literature
