R&D Technologist (Beloit, US, 53511-9554)

Kerry Group
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 47,900 - 78,750 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 1-3 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strong math","Attention to documentation","Communication","Technical problem-solving"]

Join the Animal Health and Pet Nutrition team as an R&D Technologist, supporting product development from concept through commercialization. You’ll prepare and manufacture prototype pet flavor and palatant formulations, execute batch work using Master Batch Records, and optimize blending and processes. Conduct analytical and bench-top testing, coordinate with analytical labs, collect and document technical data, and prepare customer/internal R&D samples to support product evaluation.

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Kerry Group
Kerry Group
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R&D Technologist (Beloit, US, 53511-9554)

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Job Summary

Join the Animal Health and Pet Nutrition team as an R&D Technologist, supporting product development from concept through commercialization. You’ll prepare and manufacture prototype pet flavor and palatant formulations, execute batch work using Master Batch Records, and optimize blending and processes. Conduct analytical and bench-top testing, coordinate with analytical labs, collect and document technical data, and prepare customer/internal R&D samples to support product evaluation.
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 development projects through formulation, blending, and process optimization.
  • •Assist scientists in evaluating and improving product performance using analytical and bench-top testing.
  • •Collect, analyze, and document technical data; prepare, package, label, and document customer/internal R&D samples.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 47,900 - 78,750 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave401kEmployee ShareLife InsuranceDisability 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 in flavor formulation, food ingredients, powder blending, pet nutrition, nutraceuticals, or pharmaceutical excipients.
  • •Strong math and ability to follow detailed technical procedures and documentation requirements.
  • •Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • •Experience working with pet food/treats/animal health products and knowledge of flavor development and palatant technologies.
Experience:1-3 yearsPet nutritionFlavor formulationFood ingredientsPowder blendingNutraceuticalsPharmaceutical excipientsPet foodPet treatsAnimal healthExcipient manufacturingManufacturingPilot plant
Education:Bachelor's in Food Science; Chemistry; Biochemistry; Animal Science; Sensory Science; Related scientific discipline
Skills:Strong mathAttention to documentationCommunicationTechnical problem-solving
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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