Job Summary: Kerry is seeking a Flavourist Trainee to develop sweet and savory flavors, rotating across categories while assuming the responsibilities of a Flavor Assistant in the laboratory. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity to launch a career in flavor development 2. Close collaboration with senior flavorists on real projects 3. Training in sweet and savory flavor development **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** This is a **Flavourist Trainee** position, designed to cultivate talent in developing both **sweet and savory flavors**. The selected candidate will undertake a blended learning program, rotating between both categories while assuming day-to-day responsibilities of a **Flavor Assistant**. It is an ideal opportunity to launch a career in flavor development, working closely with senior flavorists and on real projects within the laboratory.**Key responsibilities** * Prepare a wide variety of flavors, including simple blends, extracts, emulsions and powder mixes, to fulfill sample requests and project needs. * Conduct physical, chemical and organoleptic tests, as well as flavor analysis. * Collaborate with the analytical team on “flavor matching” projects. * Work with the applications team on projects requiring such support. * Receive training on regulatory and labeling requirements related to flavors. * Support senior flavorists across various internal and external projects. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage Kerry’s strengths and deliver the best Taste & Nutrition experience to customers. * Participate in sensory panels and other development activities. * Maintain inventory of laboratory raw materials and supplies. * Continuously study various aspects of flavor development. **Qualifications and skills** * Preferably educated in fields such as Chemistry (Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry) or related disciplines. * Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Life Sciences, or relevant industry experience in food/flavors/sciences. * 0–3 years of experience in: + Food science. + Laboratory work. + Olfactory and gustatory skills for sensory evaluation. * Minimum intermediate level of English