Research, Development and Applications Scientist, Snack Seasonings

Job overview

The Research, Development and Applications Scientist, Snack Seasonings role is onsite in Beloit, WI, with an annual salary range of $70,100–$109,050. Kerry develops taste and nutrition solutions for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical customers. The role develops savory and sweet seasonings for snack applications, taking projects from concept and benchtop formulation through commercialization and production scale-up. It supports customer innovation by translating briefs and feedback into commercially relevant products.

What you'll do

• Formulate and blend seasonings
• apply them to snack bases and prepare customer samples
• refine products based on feedback
• lead development and matching projects through commercialization
• evaluate flavor and product performance
• present concepts and technical recommendations
• collaborate with cross-functional teams
• participate in manufacturing trials and customer visits
• maintain project records and laboratory materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research and development scientist

snack seasonings

beloit wi

kerry

full-time

food product development

flavor formulation

sensory evaluation

customer samples

commercialization

travel 10%–20%

$70.1k–$109.05k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Employee Share Plan
• life, disability, and accident insurance
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Customer-facing role requiring sensory capabilities and willingness to taste and smell ingredients and finished products; travel approximately 10%–20%.

About the employer

Kerry is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Snack Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.