Scientist

Requisition ID 65176

Position Type FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement

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

Join one of Kerry’s most innovative technical teams, supporting the development of advanced meat seasoning systems, red meat processing technologies, and coating solutions for poultry and meat products.

This role combines strong meat science expertise with hands-on application work, supporting both internal R&D and customer-facing projects across Canada and North America. You will play a key role in bringing technical solutions to life—from concept through commercialization.

Key responsibilities

• Product Development & Application
• Design and execute benchtop and pilot-scale trials for red meat and poultry applications, including
• Marination, injection, tumbling, grinding, forming, thermal processing, and coating application
• Develop and evaluate
• Seasoning systems, marinades, functional blends
• Predusts, batters, and breaders
• Optimize formulations based on customer requirements, processing conditions, and performance targets
• Technical Testing & Data Analysis
• Conduct sensory, functional, and physical testing (yield, texture, color, adhesion, cook performance)
• Document trials, results, and insights through clear reports and summaries
• Analyze data and troubleshoot formulation or processing challenges
• Provide science-based recommendations to internal teams and customers
• Pilot Plant & Equipment Operation
• Operate processing and coating equipment such as
• Injectors, tumblers, grinders, mixers, formers, fryers, ovens, and coating lines
• Maintain pilot plant readiness
• Ingredient inventory, equipment setup, sanitation
• Support scale-up and commercialization efforts
• Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with R&D, Sales, and Marketing to support innovation initiatives and customer projects
• Participate in
• Customer visits, technical demonstrations, and troubleshooting sessions
• Provide expert insights on
• Meat processing technologies
• Coating system performance
• Formulation strategies
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards
• Maintain clean, organized lab and pilot plant environments
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulatory updates

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
• Meat Science, Food Science, Animal Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• 1–3+ years of hands-on experience in
• Meat processing, meat science, coating/breading systems, or food applications R&D
• Experience in pilot plants or food processing environments strongly preferred.

The pay range for this position is $73,300 - $122,200 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on Aug 2026.

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