About the role

We are looking for a RD&A Senior Technologist in Meat Alternatives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of passionate food creatives, you will be working as part of the Meat and Meat Alternatives RD&A team based in Naas, near Dublin, developing new products in line with customer project briefs.

We are open to support with relocation the successful candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Commercially focused development and application lead creating market suitable, innovative products for strategic customers
• Manage projects from ideation and bench development, through to scale-up and launch
• Develop a strong business acumen and understanding of the meat and meat alternative market
• Link consumer and customer insights into development of new products and renovation of existing products
• Work in line with business strategies to help deliver ambitious growth targets
• Develop best-in-class products through in-depth understanding of ingredients and processing for meat and meat alternative coating and seasoning technologies
• Develop processing expertise to support customers in achieving the best possible product and possess the ability to problem solve and work through processing issues
• Strong collaboration with Development & Application and Field Support teams
• Regular face-to-face engagement with customer Product Development and Production teams, as well as developing and managing working relationships with the customer teams
• Regular reporting of project updates to management and the wider team
• Leading customer engagement, presentations and RD&A communications

Qualifications and skills

Experience:

• BSc in Food Science / Technology or related field
• Good experience in industrial or research experience
• Previous experience of processing & knowledge of food manufacturing is desired
• Laboratory experience is an advantage
• Demonstrates an interest in Food (demonstrates creativity, practical skills & enjoyment of food)
• Full training will be provided
  

Soft Skills:

• Teamwork is essential, the role requires excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to share learnings, manage timelines & feedback results
• You should demonstrate an ability to work cross-functionally and inter-departmentally
• You should be adept at prioritising your work, juggling priorities and managing a variety of projects/briefs
• You should have a passion for food and the ability to confidently present information and food products to your team
• You should possess good organisational and PC skills and knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel)

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.