Requisition ID: 54712 
Position Type: (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

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? Execute internal and external customer requests to satisfy project needs from concept through commercialization and troubleshooting. Understand the application need in relation to our customer offerings. For optimal service and progress, this would involve the following: Participation in ideation/brainstorming. Preparing project and experimental plans Matching competitive products Formulation optimization Execute internal processes through Kerry business tools (Salesforce, Optiva, and SAP) Ability to understand and troubleshoot in business tools Lead fact-based conceptual design of prototypes and process design to match customer needs. Work with the tools of product characterization, predictive product specifications, basic process modeling, process flow diagrams (PFD), and process mapping for various unit operations for scale up and facility optimizations. Develop and optimize manufacturing processes which may include fermentation, spray drying, freeze drying, centrifugation, filtration, pelletizing, evaporation, pasteurization, and sterilization.  Experience or exposure to these processes are critical to success in this role. Process development will be performed in cooperation with the process design group and internal experts. Capture knowledge in technology transfer reports and sharing to create a smooth handover to Operations and other stakeholders. What will you need to be successful? Minimum MS in food engineering, bioprocess/biosystems engineering, food science, chemical engineering, or any another related field. 3-5 years of experience in a similar role is required Strong commercialization experience and systems formulation experience to accelerate timelines for development from concept to scale up. Strong background in food engineering, bioprocessing/biosystems engineering, food processing, food microbiology, bioprocess engineering, sensory, and food packaging systems. Experience with food processing while understanding hygienic and sanitary standards. Significant experience working with industrial processing (i.e., fermentation, spray drying, freeze drying, centrifugation, filtration, pelletizing, evaporation, pasteurization and sterilization). Excellent commitment required to switch from system based work (computer) to bench top lab works. Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensitivity. Has a hands-on, get the job done mentality. Takes initiative on project design & has an entrepreneurial mindset. Willingness to travel (10 - 20%). Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $74,000 to $108,000 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.

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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Posting Type: DNI