Kerry Graduate Programme 2027 - Research & Development (Biotech Solutions)

As an RDA Graduate in Biotech Solutions , you’ll work with the scientific platforms and technical capabilities that sit behind Kerry’s innovation pipeline. You’ll help explore how ingredients, processes and emerging technologies can unlock better taste, nutrition, functionality and sustainability across future-focused food and beverage solutions.

Across your rotations, you’ll gain hands-on experience in technical and lab-based environments, learning how our RD&A teams investigate, test and scale foundational technologies that support product development and help shape the future of sustainable nutrition.

You could gain exposure to areas including:

Ingredient functionality and process science

Biotechnology, fermentation and enzyme technologies

Analytical, sensory and technical evaluation

Bench-scale and pilot-scale trials to test and validate new technologies

Data, digital tools and AI-enabled ways of working in RD&A

Technical documentation, experimental accuracy and manufacturing readiness

Cross-functional project work with Development, Application, Food Craft, Regulatory, Quality and Commercial teams

🔎 What We’re Looking For

You’re a graduate or soon-to-be graduate, on track for a 2:1 degree or equivalent in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related scientific discipline

You’re ambitious, open-minded and ready to learn through hands-on, lab-based work and real customer innovation projects

You’re fluent in English and ideally another language

You’re excited by science, technology and new ways of working, and keen to use data, digital tools and AI thoughtfully to improve how products are developed, tested and scaled

You’re eligible to work permanently in Europe

You’re open to travel and relocation as part of the programme

🌟 What’s in It for You

Competitive package : a graduate salary and benefits package aligned to the country and location you join.

International experience : opportunities to work with different teams, functions, and locations as part of a global business.

A long-term career path : a permanent role from day one, with a structured programme designed to help you grow beyond your first placement.

📝 Ready to Take the Next Step? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the kind of experience you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply for one graduate programme only, so we can consider your application for the opportunity that best matches your interests. Multiple applications will be withdrawn.

Our graduate selection process includes:

Application review

Psychometric assessment

Short virtual interview

Final-stage virtual assessment centre