R&D Technologist at Kerry in Beloit, WI

Summary: Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. They are seeking a motivated R&D Technologist to join their Animal Health and Pet Nutrition team, supporting the development and commercialization of innovative pet flavors and palatants.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manufacture prototype formulations for pet flavors and palatants
- Execute batch manufacturing activities following Master Batch Records (MBRs)
- Support flavor and palatant development projects through formulation, blending, and process optimization
- Assist scientists in evaluating and improving product performance
- Conduct analytical and bench-top testing of prototypes and finished products
- Coordinate testing with analytical laboratories and perform self-service testing as required
- Collect, analyze, and document technical data accurately
- Prepare customer and internal R&D samples
- Package, label, and document samples according to company procedures
- Support customer requests and product evaluations

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or Technical Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Animal Science, Sensory Science, or Related scientific discipline
- 1-3 years of experience in Flavor formulation, Food ingredients, Powder blending, Pet nutrition, Nutraceuticals, or Pharmaceutical excipients
- Strong math and calculation skills
- Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and documentation requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with pet food, pet treats, or animal health products
- Knowledge of flavor development and palatant technologies
- SAP experience
- Experience working in manufacturing or pilot plant environments

Required Skills: Flavor formulation, Food ingredients, Powder blending, Pet nutrition, Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceutical excipients, Flavor development, Palatant technologies, SAP, Manufacturing environment, Pilot plant environment, Technical procedures, Analytical testing

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, Tuition reimbursement