Principal research scientist jobs in Scranton, PA

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 The RDA Process Scientist performs research and development work with an operations focus which bridges the gap between RD&A Taste Innovation and KERRY's commercialization process. He/she will focus on process optimizations, scale-ups, solving regulatory and other hurdles to new products and technologies introductions. He/she will collaborate with other scientists (especially Taste Innovation team), engineers, maintenance, QC, sanitation, etc. Key responsibilities Work closely with Taste Innovation team to develop and scale up taste modulation products Focus on solving the regulatory hurdles Liaising with cross functional teams: engineering, research, technical, QC, sanitation, maintenance, and/or production staff, regulatory, procurement, etc. Planning, organizing, and overseeing process or production trials Suggests improvements or modifications to current processes Generates ideas for new products and researches feasibility in terms of profitability, resource availability and compliance with regulations. Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Cleaning In Place (CIP) Keeps recording data log (flow rate, pressure, temperature, etc) and analyzing data Writes and reads technical papers, reports, reviews, and specifications. Qualifications and skills Bachelor's or Master's in food process science, food engineering, agricultural science, engineering, material science or related science fields. Experience in a food production environment or industrial laboratory Experience with upscaling of food manufacturing processes is a plus: moving from lab scale to industrial scale. Knowledge of good manufacturing practice Problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively as part of a team. Excellent analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills. The pay range for this position is $107,757 to $181,563 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on Jan 30th, 2026. Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov). Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.