At Kerry, we are looking for a RD&A Scientist to join our Category Technologies team in San Juan del Río. This role will be part of a global project, working closely with internal RD&A teams to validate alternative materials and support ongoing product optimization initiatives.
This is a hands-on, mid-level position with strong exposure to laboratory work and technical analysis, ideal for someone who enjoys execution, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering, or related field
Mid-level (Pleno) experience in RD&A, applications lab, or technical validation roles.
Strong ability to work independently, make technical decisions, and execute with urgency.
Experience with raw materials, ingredients, or food systems ( dairy & meat experience is a plus).
English at intermediate to advanced level, able to participate in global meetings and understand technical documentation.
Willingness to work onsite in plant due to the hands-on nature of the role.
Every day, millions of people throughout the world consume foods and beverages containing Kerry’s taste and nutrition solutions. We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life.
At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming.
Kerry is a company rich in heritage and resources. Over the past five decades, our focus on changing lifestyles, the globalisation of food tastes and ever-evolving consumer needs has brought us to a market-leading global position.
Today, we are firmly established as a world leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries, with 22,000+ staff and 150+ innovation and manufacturing centres across 30+ countries.
Learn more about Kerry: www.kerry.com
