Kerry Internship Programme 2027 – Research, Development & Application (RDA)

Job Description

 Key Internship Details 

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• Where Coleraine, UK

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• Start date May/June 2027

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• Duration 9-12 Months 

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• Working model Full-time, on-site 

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 Grow Your Future at Kerry 

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At Kerry, our purpose – Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life – comes to life through science, innovation and sustainable nutrition. From food and beverage to pharma, our teams use insight, technology and science-backed solutions to help solve real-world challenges for people, society and the planet. Our impact reaches billions, but it starts with curious people, fresh ideas and teams who care about making a difference. If you’re looking for a place to learn, contribute and build real experience with purpose, Kerry could be the place for you. 

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🚀 Our Internship Programme Your First Step into Kerry 

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Our internships give you a real introduction to Kerry – our people, our work and the impact we’re creating through sustainable nutrition. With opportunities across Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe, you’ll have time to learn, contribute and get a feel for where your career could go next. Demonstrate your potential during your internship and your application for our Graduate Programme will be fast-tracked. 

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 What You’ll Work On 

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As a Research, Development & Application Intern based in Coleraine, you’ll join one of our RD&A teams and gain practical, hands-on experience in our laboratories. Depending on the team you join, your responsibilities may vary, but you’ll support innovation and application projects that contribute to Kerry’s mission of delivering sustainable nutrition. 

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• Supporting the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones through bench-scale and pilot-scale trials. 

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• Applying scientific principles to help enhance product taste, nutrition and functionality. 

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• Documenting experimental outcomes to support scale-up and product transfer to manufacturing. 

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• Assisting with ingredient and formulation tracking to keep trials consistent and ready to progress. 

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• Maintaining retained samples and checking raw materials are within shelf-life. 

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• Keeping the RD&A lab and equipment organised, operational and ready for project work. 

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• Recording work and time activity using tools such as Salesforce RD&A Tracker. 

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• Taking part in team meetings, training and development activities that help build your technical expertise. 

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• Following Health & Safety protocols in labs, pilot plants and operational areas. 

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 What We’re Looking For 

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You don’t need to have it all figured out. For this internship, we’re looking for someone who is curious, organised and ready to get involved. 

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• Studying Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Microbiology, Bioscience, Bakery Technology or a related science degree, and on track for a 21 degree classification. 

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• Curious about how a global business works, and open to learning from the people around you. 

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• Comfortable taking ownership of your work, while knowing when to ask questions or reach out for support. 

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• Eager to explore AI and new technologies, and keen to use them to work smarter, solve real challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

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• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams, and Copilot. 

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• Clear in how you communicate, whether you’re working with your team, sharing updates or managing priorities. 

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 What’s in It for You 

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• Annual salary £ 26,227.50 , pro-rated based on the duration of the internship. 

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• See the bigger picture real experience that helps you understand Kerry, our work in sustainable nutrition and how our people bring our purpose to life. 

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• Build your network opportunities to connect with other interns, graduates and colleagues across Kerry. 

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• Share your impact work on a project during your internship and present your contribution at the end of the programme. 

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• Keep growing make a strong impact during your internship, and your application for our Graduate Programme will be fast-tracked. 

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 Ready to Take the First Step? Apply Now! 

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If this sounds like the kind of start you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. After you apply, candidates who meet the requirements will be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. If successful, you’ll then be invited to a 30-minute virtual interview. 

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*Please note Applicants must have the right to work full-time in the Country they are applying for. 

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Kerry is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community 

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