We are recruiting for an RDA Technologist to join us at our Global Technology & Innovation Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of passionate food creatives developing new products for the Foodservice poultry market.
Key Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team to develop market suitable products in line with customer briefs, using the Kerry Taste portfolio.
* Link consumer and customer insights into development of new products and renovation of existing products.
* Work with your team to drive proactive development in the marketplace.
* Manage projects from ideation and bench development, through to scale-up and launch.
* Develop a strong business acumen and market understanding of the Foodservice market.
* Drive and execute cost-saving initiatives.
* Create market leading products based on insights from Chef, Marketing and Commercial teams.
* Make and dispatch sample blends and finished products for customers with all relevant information and documentation.
* Strong collaboration with Development & Application and Field Support teams.
* Support customer engagements and presentations, with infrequent travel to customers as needed.
* Regular reporting of project updates to management and the wider team.
What You Will Get in Return
At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.
We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
* Hybrid working.
* Health care cover.
* Matched pension scheme.
* Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.
Requirements
In Kerry, we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences.
To be successful in this role, we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes, as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.
These Include:
* BSc in Food Science / Technology or other such related field.
* Experience in the food industry is desirable.
* Previous experience of processing and knowledge of food manufacturing (ideally meat) is desirable, but not essential.
* Experience in developing meat coating systems and seasonings is desirable, but not essential.
* You should be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of Flavours and Food Preservation systems.
* You should demonstrate an interest in Food (passion for food and cuisines).
* Full training will be provided.
* This is a lab-based role, so previous lab experience is an advantage.
* Teamwork is essential. The role requires excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to share learnings, manage timelines and report results and learnings.
* Ability to work cross-functionally and with other departments within Kerry.
* You should be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise your work and manage a variety of projects/briefs.
* You should have a passion for food and the ability to confidently present products and information to customers and internal stakeholders.
* You should possess excellent organisational and PC skills and knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel).