About this role
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 Technologist to join our Biotechnology Solutions team in Mexico.
In this role, you will support the technical development and evaluation of enzyme-based solutions for the Animal Nutrition market, contributing to laboratory experimentation, enzyme characterization, technology evaluation, and the successful delivery of RD&A projects.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in Biotechnology, Food Science, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related field who is interested in developing their career within an innovative, science-driven environment.
Key responsibilities
Design and conduct laboratory experiments to support the development and evaluation of new technologies.
Perform enzyme assays for product and process characterization.
Evaluate enzyme performance in relevant industrial applications.
Operate laboratory equipment and support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Document experiments and results, ensuring relevant documentation is kept updated in Intelex.
Prepare technical reports to support timely RD&A project delivery and technology transfers.
Follow applicable regulations, procedures, safety requirements, and company policies.
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Food Science, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of professional experience.
- English proficiency.
- Previous experience in biotechnology or enzymes is a plus.
- Hands-on interest in laboratory work, experimentation, technical documentation, and scientific problem-solving.