RD&A Senior Technologist FPP Fermentation
Pay Competitive
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Description
Req#: 43327
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
We are looking for RD&A Scientist FPP Fermentation to join our team in Food Protection & Preservation in Naas, Ireland.
You will lead and/or participate in fermentation innovation and development projects, focusing on system biology, metabolic modelling, molecular biology, and metabolomics in collaboration with other SMEs.
You will be responsible for setting clear priorities, goals, and objectives for multi-disciplinary cross-functional project teams that create a competitive advantage for the business. Partner with the Global Fermentation R&D structure in addition to the Food Protection R&D structure and Business unit to ensure R&D objectives are aligned with business requirements and evolving market conditions. Ensure the development of microbiological and fermentation processes for evaluation and economic production of antimicrobial metabolites are completed.
Responsibilities:
* Lead or participate in strategic projects with third parties.
* Lead or participate in the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) program for mining data and gaining IP value.
* Plan, coordinate, and conduct fermentation research and establish new methods for developing media, optimizing growth parameters, and validating growth yields through collaboration with the Global Fermentation Group.
* Ensure the development of microbiological and fermentation processes for evaluation and economic production of antimicrobial metabolites are completed.
* Ensure technical reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and scientific presentations are accurate and kept up to date.
* Perform scientific literature searches, patent reviews, and utilize institutional libraries to evaluate data and published literature to support product development efforts and research needs.
* Contribute to training team members on the use of fermentation equipment and drive continued development of fermentation methods for Kerry that add value to Kerry's Food Protection portfolio.
* Share the responsibility of maintaining the smooth operation of the fermentation lab, in terms of maintenance, hygiene, consumables, procedures, and QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment), as well as participating in the selection/commissioning of new equipment.
Qualifications and skills
* MS, PhD, or equivalent in microbiology, biotechnology, bioprocessing, bioengineering, systems biology, metabolic modelling, microengineering, or biochemistry in a relevant field.
* Junior experience in a similar role, developing multi-functional metabolites (organic acids, peptides), and knowledge of optimization of media, growth parameters, and yield is required.
* Advanced experience in hands-on research and development in microbial fermentation or industrial microbiology, whether in industry or academic setting. Autonomous operation of bioreactor systems (HTS/mini-scale, bench scale, lab/pilot-scale) with advanced controls is highly advantageous.
* Experience at pilot scale or in a production environment is a plus.
* Demonstrate an ability for multi-tasking, planning, and time management.
* Competence in general microbiology laboratory practices and aseptic techniques. Experience with molecular biology (PCR, cloning, etc.) or analytical techniques (biochemical assays, HPLC, etc.) is advantageous.
* Competence in writing technical documents such as research reports, SOPs, etc. Proficiency with Excel or other data processing/visualization software is desirable.
* Experience with numerical techniques or programming languages is a plus.
* Experience in selecting/benchmarking and troubleshooting laboratory equipment is advantageous. Experience working in collaborative and multi-cultural/international environments is a plus.
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’re a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.
The aim to shape the future of food might seem ambitious to some, but to us in Kerry Taste and Nutrition, it's all in a day’s work.
Kerry is dedicated to helping create better-tasting, more authentic, and nutritious food and beverages. We produce safe, quality products that help feed millions every day.
Wherever you are, we can work together to create inspiring solutions that nourish life.
Take a look at what’s going on at Kerry Foods on our LinkedIn page or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @kerryfoodsofficial.
About the company
At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage, and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights, and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming.
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