RD&A Technician - Naas, Ireland - Kerry

Description

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

We are recruiting for an R,D&A Technician to join our Beverages team in Naas, this is a key role where you will be supporting the wider team by preparing samples and following a set recipe, as well as sample dispatch to customer with relevant information and documentation within agreed timelines.

This role would suit someone who is looking to start and develop their experience within R,D&A, you will be based from our Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Naas, Ireland

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the wider team to maintain QSHE compliance with laboratory standards
• Supporting the team with the preparation of recipes, manufacture of samples
• Managing new flavour samples in the laboratory, including stock management, ordering of raw materials from external sites and maintenance of raw material traceability documentation
• Preparation of finished products for internal tastings/sensory assessments and dispatch to customers
• Carrying out trials to assess the suitability of new Taste technologies in alcohol applications
• Attending weekly team meetings, providing updates on workload and priorities to the wider team
• Working within set ways of working, including documentation of laboratory work and keeping up to date with project administration

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Health Care Cover
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• Scientific approach to work and attention to detail essential.
• Experience working in beverage or food industry would be an advantage.
• Self-motivated
• Scientific approach to problem solving
• Team player
• Good personal and communication skills
• Problem-solving and handling of diverse laboratory equipment (mechanical, analytical, electronics, software).
• Results driven – focused and motivated to deliver agreed deadlines
• Desire to work in Science, at the interface between Biology, Chemistry and Engineering.
• Proficiency with Excel or other data processing software.
• Preference for working in an applied R&D environment: deals well with change, has a constructive approach dealing with setbacks and unforeseen situations, enjoys seeing the impact of own contributions into new processes and products.
• Time-management skills; flexibility to cope with variable workloads and time requirements.
• Clear and structured communication, both verbal and written.

Get in touch today

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.

One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.

One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.

We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

​Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

We look forward to meeting you