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Dairy Technologist

Kerry -
Listowel, County Kerry

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Job details

Permanent
7 days ago

Qualifications

Master's degree
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Product development
Continuous improvement
Organisational skills
Food industry
Manufacturing
Chinese
Communication skills

Full job description

Requisition ID: 65261
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:

About Kinisla

Kinisla is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods division and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kinisla employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

About the role

This role will be based at our Listowel site and will report to the Senior R&D Manager. We are seeking a passionate and experienced R&D Scientist to join our R&D dairy and Nutritional Ingredients team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dairy science, food technology, or related fields, with proven experience in developing and optimizing dairy products. This role will focus on driving innovation, improving product quality, and supporting sustainability and nutritional goals across our dairy portfolio. The ideal candidate should have excellent technical, organisational, numerical, project management and interpersonal skills. Dynamic, self-driven and capable of working on your own initiative is a key attribute for this role. Ability to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team (sales, business development, long term R&D, operations, supply chain, quality, regulatory and customers) is also important.

Key responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the development of new dairy products from concept to commercialisation.
Building strong customer relationships, deliver customer centric solutions and managing customer opportunities to drive business growth.
Conduct formulation trials, pilot plant testing, and scale-up activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations.
Apply scientific principles to improve texture, taste, shelf-life, and nutritional profile of dairy products.
Monitor industry trends, consumer insights, and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal quality standards.
Managing projects end to end while working cross functionally with commercial, RDA and Regulatory Teams.
Document and present findings, project updates, and technical reports to stakeholders.
Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing.

Qualifications and skills

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in R&D within the dairy or broader food industry.
Strong understanding of dairy ingredients, processing technologies, and product development.
Experience with analytical techniques and sensory evaluation.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., EU/FDA labelling, nutritional claims).
Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Project management and organisational skills
Strong Innovation mindset
Excellent communication skills

Preferred Skills:

Experience with dairy based nutritional and functional ingredients.
Proven track record in product development and commercialisation of new products
Familiarity with digital tools for formulation and data analysis.
Exposure to sustainability initiatives in food production.
Chinese language skills would be desirable but not essential

Beware 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.

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