Road&A Technologist I

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

 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

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and skills

• 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