Senior RD&A Technologist (Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4172) at Kerry Group - Taste & Nutrition Ingredients and Science
Kerry Group - Taste & Nutrition Ingredients and Science · Brisbane, Australia · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Brisbane
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
The Senior RD&A Technologist will lead the creation of innovative beverage solutions to meet customer needs across multiple categories. This role involves developing new products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging expertise in taste technology to deliver exceptional beverage experiences.
Key responsibilities
- Leading the development of new beverage applications to support customers.
- Create new and innovative beverage products such as Carbonated Soft Drinks, Sports Drinks, Tea and Coffee beverages, dairy and nutritional beverages.
- Work together with a cross functional team to develop integrated beverage solutions across all category.
- Detailed understanding of the Taste collection relevant to the applications within the respective EUM
- Works with Taste team for evaluation of performance of Taste products in application
- Provides input on Taste collection needs
- Make recommendations to development and application team members on suitable Taste products for use in system development
- Links with other application groups to cross share knowledge
- Provides applications support for initiatives and Taste Technology promotions.
- Ability to work with the flavour analytical and sensory group
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor / Masters / in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry or a related Applied Science
- 5 to 8 Years of Beverage R&D product development working experience with a proven track record
- Specialized in beverage flavour applications
- Experience in managing both internal and external relationships – Commercial / Sales team, General Management, Customers
- Must be able to taste and smell flavours and food products
