Requirements
Requires a B.Tech or M.Sc. in Food Science/Technology or equivalent, with 2-4 years of hands-on experience in snack seasoning formulation, noodle flavour development, or savoury flavour applications. Must have a solid understanding of dry seasoning systems and proficiency in sensory evaluation. Strong project management and communication skills are essential.
Description
Requisition ID 65623Position Type FT Fixed TermWorkplace Arrangement About 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 looking for a hands-on and creative R&D Technologist to join our growing savoury snack team, based at our R&D Centre in Dubai. In this role, you will develop and optimise savoury snack seasonings and noodle flavour systems — from initial bench concept through customer trials to commercial scale-up — partnering closely with our sales, marketing, and operations teams to deliver taste solutions that win in the middle east market.This is an exciting opportunity for a technologist who is passionate about flavour, understands the nuances of regional snack and noodle culture, and thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing innovation environment.Key responsibilitiesDevelop cost-competitive snack seasonings, leveraging flavour expertise alongside Taste Solutions capabilities to meet both business and customer requirements.Design and develop seasoning systems and taste solutions for extruded snacks, potato chips, nuts, crackers, puffed snacks, and noodlesConduct bench-scale trials, sensory evaluations, and iterative optimisation to deliver products that meet taste, texture, colour, cost targets and regulatory requirementsTranslate customer briefs and trend insights into compelling, commercially viable seasoning conceptsMaintain and manage raw material libraryMaintain accurate R&D records, formulation databases, and trial documentation in line with internal systemsBuild and maintain strong customer relationships, delivering customer‑centric solutions and proactively managing opportunities to drive sustainable business growth. Provide technical support during customer plant trials and commercialisationContribute to collection and portfolio development in close partnership with cross functional teams.Drive new product development (NPD) from concept through factory scale-up, applying technical expertise to develop, innovate, and commercialise seasonings while collaborating closely with operations and manufacturing teams to ensure efficient and scalable production.Apply a comprehensive understanding of the full Kerry Technology portfolio within snack seasoning development.Maintain strong commercial awareness, developing cost-effective formulations that deliver customer value, while leading cost optimisation initiatives. Qualifications And SkillsB. Tech or M.Sc. in Food Science/Technology or equivalent qualifications2–4 years of hands-on experience in snack seasoning formulation, noodle flavour development, or savoury flavour applications — within an ingredient supplier, flavour house, or snack/noodle manufacturerSolid understanding of dry seasoning systems — spice blending, flavour release mechanisms, coating adhesion, and Maillard/process flavour interactionsProficiency in sensory evaluation and ability to articulate and document flavour profiles clearlyStrong project management and communication skills, with ability to manage multiple briefs simultaneouslyProficiency in Arabic — written and spoken — is a significant advantage given the regional customer base across GCC and wider Middle eastern marketsBeware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.RecruiterPosting Type LI