Scientist

Join one of Kerry’s most innovative technical teams, supporting the development of advanced meat seasoning systems, red meat processing technologies, and coating solutions for poultry and meat products.

This role combines strong meat science expertise with hands-on application work, supporting both internal R&D and customer-facing projects across Canada and North America. You will play a key role in bringing technical solutions to life—from concept through commercialization.

1. Product Development & Application

• Design and execute benchtop and pilot-scale trials for red meat and poultry applications, including:
  
  
  
  • Marination, injection, tumbling, grinding, forming, thermal processing, and coating application
  
  
  
  


• Develop and evaluate:
  
  
  
  • Seasoning systems, marinades, functional blends
  
  
  • Predusts, batters, and breaders
  
  
  
  


• Optimize formulations based on customer requirements, processing conditions, and performance targets

2. Technical Testing & Data Analysis

• Conduct sensory, functional, and physical testing (yield, texture, color, adhesion, cook performance)


• Document trials, results, and insights through clear reports and summaries


• Analyze data and troubleshoot formulation or processing challenges


• Provide science-based recommendations to internal teams and customers

3. Pilot Plant & Equipment Operation

• Operate processing and coating equipment such as:
  
  
  
  • Injectors, tumblers, grinders, mixers, formers, fryers, ovens, and coating lines
  
  
  
  


• Maintain pilot plant readiness:
  
  
  
  • Ingredient inventory, equipment setup, sanitation
  
  
  
  


• Support scale-up and commercialization efforts

4. Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with R&D, Sales, and Marketing to support innovation initiatives and customer projects


• Participate in:
  
  
  
  • Customer visits, technical demonstrations, and troubleshooting sessions
  
  
  
  


• Provide expert insights on:
  
  
  
  • Meat processing technologies
  
  
  • Coating system performance
  
  
  • Formulation strategies
  
  
  
  

5. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards


• Maintain clean, organized lab and pilot plant environments


• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulatory updates