[ref. w53282117] RD&A Technologist I - Naas

About Kerry

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

Are you passionate about creating the next generation of beverage experiences?

We’re looking for a Research, Development & Applications (RD&A) Technologist to join our dynamic team in Naas, Ireland.

This is your chance to work at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of beverages across Europe

• Lead impactful projects: Drive medium to high complexity technical projects focused on beverage innovation, from concept to commercialization.
• Be the voice of the customer: Build strong relationships, understand customer needs, and deliver tailored, market-winning solutions.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with RD&A Technology, Commercial, Strategy, and Regulatory teams to bring ideas to life.
• Own the process: Manage projects end-to-end with clear timelines, milestones, and cross-functional coordination.
• Innovate with purpose: Lead application innovation projects from ideation to launch, using Kerry’s cutting-edge technologies to meet evolving market demands.

• A passion for food and beverage innovation.
• Strong project management skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience in technical product development, ideally within beverages.
• A customer-first approach and the ability to translate insights into action.
• BSc in Food Science or equivalent
• Experience in evaluation of ingredients in beverage applications
• Strong innovation mindset to develop novel solutions and create competitive advantage for Kerry
• Strong commercial acumen and market focus