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 roleStudies and performs organoleptic testing of raw materials, compounds a broad range of flavours such as simple mixtures, extracts, emulsions, and powder blends in support of sample requests and project needs. Maintains inventory of raw materials and lab supplies. Continually studies and learns the different aspects of flavour chemistry as established by relevant industry bodies.Key responsibilitiesCompound a broad range of flavours such as simple mixtures, extracts, emulsions, and powder blends in support of sample requests and project needs to fulfil briefs.Perform physical, chemical, and organoleptic testing and analysis of flavours.Work with analytical group for flavour matching projects.Collaborate with applications group on projects as needed; train on relevant regulatory and labelling requirements for flavours.Support senior flavourists on various flavour projects both internal and external.Work with cross-functional team to optimize the strengths of Kerry and deliver the best Taste and Nutrition experience for customers.Participate in sensory panels and other developmental opportunities.Maintain inventory of raw materials and lab supplies.Qualifications and skillsPreferably Chemistry (E.G. Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry).Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Life Science, or relevant food/flavour/science-based industry experience.Typical years of experience: 0-3 years.Personal Competencies: Passion for Food and drink, for smell, for culinary.Knowledge: Good math skills required, demonstration of discerning sense of smell and taste, knowledge of organic and food chemistry, as well as flavour applications.#J-18808-Ljbffr