Global Taste Innovation Senior Scientist

1 week ago


Henderson, Nevada, United States Kerry Full time

Requisition ID 51762
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Research and Development
Recruiter
Posting Type DNI

Leading to better encompasses all we do at Kerry, it's how we've become the worlds leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it's building and manufacturing sustainable solutions for food, beverage or pharmaceutical consumers, our commitment to lead the world to better nutrition drives us forward. With 24,000+ colleagues across the globe and 15,000+ Kerry products, your opportunities are limitless.

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.What will you do?

Create methods that are more sensitive Development of methods for the generation and detection of important intermediates using Py/GC/MS, HPLC, FTIR and other analytical techniques. Structural elucidation of reaction mechanisms using 13C- and 15N-labeled reactants is one of the main objectives of the research program.

  • Delivery of Innovation pipeline in technology of expertise
  • Support Senior Flavorists and Scientists on strategic internal/external technology presentation including designing and preparing technology demos.
  • Creation of taste products to fill portfolio gaps, or for new applications.
  • Establish and maintain a global network and communication with regional Flavorist and Scientist technology champions being able to provide references and information on new technologies.
  • Training of Regional Flavorists, Trainee Flavorists, and System Developers.
  • Work closely with R&D teams in building IP needs (IP formulation support, help with claims for patents where needed).
  • Active role in commercializing of the novel keys the innovation keys into various systems (Optiva, MDG, Salesforce etc).
  • Participate in sensory panels and other developmental opportunity sample evaluations.
  • Build and improve Kerry innovation technology portfolio in the technology of expertise.
  • Assess new ingredients and technologies; be able to build technology-driven taste blocks and keys.
  • Lead and execute assigned global innovation projects working in collaboration with partnering RD&A scientists and technologies as well as key business stakeholders.
  • Lead or co-lead strategic customer and must-win commercial briefs working in collaboration with commercial/innovation Flavorists and Scientists in the regions.
  • Follow best practices creating taste products in alignment with lab safety protocols.
  • Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
  • Prepare and maintain technical records on all assigned projects and meet project deadlines.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams including R&D technologists, plant/production, sampling/quality, shipping/receiving, project managers, application staff, and others working in the same project.
  • Independently coordinate acquisition of the necessary materials or equipment for all product and process trials.
  • Participate in the sensory-guided analysis of the developed products including evaluation in the target applications.
  • Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
What will you need to be successful?
  • Bachelor's of Science with 10+ years of experience, Master of Science with 6+ years of experience or Ph.D with 4+ years in organic chemistry or analytical chemistry or food chemistry, chemical Engineering or related science.
  • Strong research track record in reaction flavors, Maillard chemistry, and relevant analytical skills.
  • Analytical skills for gas chromatographic systems with several detectors as FID, pFPD, MSD, and MSMS; GCO for characterization of key savory and smoke aroma components and off notes.
  • Expertise in maillard chemistry, ability to explain mechanisms.
  • Need for skills that can decipher competitive complex flavors, reaction notes, characterize top notes, as well as work closely with flavorist and culinary teams.
Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $89,000 to $131,000 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. EEO is the Law poster can be found here. Additional information can also be here .

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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