R&D Technologist / Animal Health - Flavor

Kerry Group
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 47,900 - 78,750 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 1-3 yearsSkills: ["Communication","Math skills","Documentation","Attention to procedure","Collaboration"]

Work hands-on in the Animal Health and Pet Nutrition lab and pilot plant to develop and manufacture innovative pet flavors and palatants. Prepare prototype formulations, run batch manufacturing using Master Batch Records, and support formulation, blending, and process optimization. Perform analytical and bench-top testing, coordinate testing with labs, collect and document technical data, and prepare samples for customer requests and internal R&D evaluations.

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Kerry Group
Kerry Group
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R&D Technologist / Animal Health - Flavor

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Job Summary

Work hands-on in the Animal Health and Pet Nutrition lab and pilot plant to develop and manufacture innovative pet flavors and palatants. Prepare prototype formulations, run batch manufacturing using Master Batch Records, and support formulation, blending, and process optimization. Perform analytical and bench-top testing, coordinate testing with labs, collect and document technical data, and prepare samples for customer requests and internal R&D evaluations.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Entry level

Key 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 through formulation, blending, and process optimization.
  • •Conduct analytical and bench-top testing of prototypes and finished products, including self-service testing as required.
  • •Collect, analyze, and document technical data and prepare customer and internal R&D samples.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 47,900 - 78,750 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave401kLife Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Technical Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Animal Science, Sensory Science, or a related scientific discipline.
  • •1–3 years of experience with flavor formulation, food ingredients, powder blending, pet nutrition, nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical excipients, or related work.
  • •Strong math and calculation skills to support formulation and documentation.
  • •Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and documentation requirements.
  • •Experience with pet food/pet treats/animal health products and knowledge of flavor development and palatant technologies.
Experience:1-3 yearsPet nutritionFlavor formulationFood ingredientsPet foodAnimal health
Education:
Skills:CommunicationMath skillsDocumentationAttention to procedureCollaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SAP

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Kerry Group
Kerry Group is a global taste and nutrition company supplying ingredients, flavours and integrated solutions to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, serving manufacturers with product development, technical support and supply chain services.
Industry: FoodTech
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Tralee, Ireland
Founded: 1972
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