Process Scientist

About the role
Work in the Fermentation Process Science group in partnership with relevant Fermented Ingredient operations, manufacturing, process engineering, quality, R&D and business teams to develop and optimize processes for multi-functional fermented and spray dried food ingredients.

Key Responsabilities

• Provide oversight of the day to day activities and results bridging quality and operations.Provide technical guidance and training to ensure quality testing results impact is communicated and understood.
• Design and conduct experiments to support new product research commercialization and the process development of multi-functional food ingredients.
• Design and conduct experiments for efficiency and cost savings initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of current products and processes.
• Implement yield and activity improvements.
• Utilize design of experiments, current scientific techniques.
• Competent in bench top microbiology, aseptic technique, plating, transfer & culture maintenance.
• Experience or exposure to food fermentation pilot or production equipment/activities (fermenters, spray dryers, freeze dryers, dairy/meat equipment, centrifugation, filtration, pelletizing, evaporation, sterilization, pasteurization).
• Work in pilot plant and support production scale ups and commercialization.
• Work with cross functional groups to optimize the strengths of Kerry and deliver the best Taste and Nutrition experience for our customers.
• Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products and processes and demonstrates a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
• Work directly with customers to solve technical issues that may arise.
• Must be able to taste and smell chemicals, flavors and food products.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in vinegar fermentation
• BS in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related Field. MS in Food Science, Microbiology, Microbial Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology or other technical related field is preferred
• Strong Technical background in food chemistry, food processing, sensory, microbiology, food packaging systems and food engineering. Product development expertise in related field
• Teamplayer
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams at multi levels within the organization
• Excellente interpersonal - communication skills
• Flexible and resilient

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 - $113,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Rose, NY 14516: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location