RD&A Technician

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 looking for an RD&A Technician for our site, based in Bristol, GB. The snacks category is an exciting growth opportunity for Kerry. The successful candidate will be lab based, 5 days a week and will be required to support the Snacks RD&A Team.

Key responsibilities

• Accurate and methodical seasoning sample preparation


• Assist in the development of products from concept, trials and all the way through to launch


• Various types of Snack seasoning applications including topical and slurry application


• Raw material stock management


• Base stock management


• Manage & coordinate Analytical requests & Sensory testing


• Perform functionality testing


• Liaise with cross-functional teams within the business to ensure everything is compliant, effective and meeting the project expectations


• Project management


• General lab management

Qualifications and skills

• 3rd level qualification desired but not essential


• Experience in a Food Manufacturing Environment Desirable but not essential


• A keen interest in food


• Competence navigating key R&D systems


• Project management skills


• Lab good practices


• Excellent communication skills


• Enthusiastic team player


• You will bring a high level of attention to detail and have excellent organisational skills