RD&A Senior Analytical Chemist
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Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-OnsiteAbout KerryKerry 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 roleWe are seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist with a passion for innovation and a proven track record in food flavour analysis, rheology, and ingredient functionality. We are looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on expert who can build and lead a cutting-edge analytical lab and help translate complex analytical data into actionable insights for our R&D and product development teams.Key responsibilities
- Manage a state-of-the-art analytical laboratory tailored to food and flavour innovation.
- Select and validate analytical instruments and methodologies aligned with Kerry's innovation goals.
- Operate and carry out analysis for Flavour (GC, GC-MS, LC, SPME, etc.), Food rheology and Ingredient functionality
- Develop SOPs, quality systems, and safety protocols in accordance with regulatory compliance.
- Interpret complex data to support formulation, shelf-life, and sensory performance.
- Partner with R&D, sensory, and application teams to translate analytical results into practical insights for product development.
- Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting formulation challenges using analytical insights.
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends in food analysis.
- Train other team members and foster a culture of scientific excellence and curiosity.
- MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in food and flavor analysis, experience working in flavour house is desirable
- Strong hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and method development.
- Proven ability to interpret data and influence product development.
- Strong stakeholder management and workload prioritization skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Posting Type: LI