RDA Senior Scientist

Requisition ID 61714

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

This role will develop and optimize new and reformulated products by conducting lab and pilot trials, analyzing results, and driving continuous improvement.

Work Location Giza, Egypt

Reporting To RD&A Manager

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimize new and reformulated products across assigned categories.
• Conduct lab and pilot trials, analyze results, and recommend improvements.
• Partner with customers to co-create tailored solutions and support product launches.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and troubleshooting expertise.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, operations, marketing, and procurement.
• Drive innovation, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications and skills

• Preferably a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• Preferably a minimum 8 years of experience in product development within the food industry.
• Strong technical knowledge in sauces, soups, dressings, toppings, and sweet applications.
• Proven record in customer collaboration and successful commercialization.
• Fluent in English; strong communication and project management skills.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Innovative and passionate about food creation.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused and adaptable to change.
  
  

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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