At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our RD&A team to support innovative projects in sustainable nutrition.
- Company: Kerry, a leader in food science and sustainable nutrition.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, networking opportunities, and fast-tracked graduate programme application.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent learning and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and make a real impact in a global business.
- Qualifications: Studying relevant science degree with a curious and organised mindset.
The predicted salary is between 24784 - 24784 £ per year.
Key Internship Details
- Where: Coleraine, UK
- Start date: May/June 2027
- Duration: 9-12 Months
- Working model: Full-time, on-site
Grow Your Future at Kerry
At Kerry, our purpose - Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life - comes to life through science, innovation and sustainable nutrition. 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.
Our Internship Programme
Your first step into Kerry. Our internships give you a real introduction to Kerry - our people, our work and the impact we’re creating through sustainable nutrition. Demonstrate your potential during your internship and your application for our Graduate Programme will be fast-tracked.
What You’ll Work On
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. Your responsibilities may vary, but you’ll support innovation and application projects that contribute to Kerry’s mission of delivering sustainable nutrition:
- Supporting the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones through bench-scale and pilot-scale trials.
- Applying scientific principles to help enhance product taste, nutrition and functionality.
- Documenting experimental outcomes to support scale-up and product transfer to manufacturing.
- Assisting with ingredient and formulation tracking to keep trials consistent and ready to progress.
- Maintaining retained samples and checking raw materials are within shelf-life.
- Keeping the RD&A lab and equipment organised, operational and ready for project work.
- Recording work and time activity using tools such as Salesforce RD&A Tracker.
- Taking part in team meetings, training and development activities that help build your technical expertise.
- Following Health & Safety protocols in labs, pilot plants and operational areas.
What We’re Looking For
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:
- Studying Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Microbiology, Bioscience, Bakery Technology or a related science degree, and on track for a 2:1 degree classification.
- Curious about how a global business works, and open to learning from the people around you.
- Comfortable taking ownership of your work, while knowing when to ask questions or reach out for support.
- Eager to explore AI and new technologies, and keen to use them to work smarter, solve real challenges and make a meaningful impact.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams, and Copilot.
- Clear in how you communicate, whether you’re working with your team, sharing updates or managing priorities.
What’s in It for You
- Annual salary: £24,784, pro-rated based on the duration of the internship.
- Real experience that helps you understand Kerry, our work in sustainable nutrition and how our people bring our purpose to life.
- Opportunities to connect with other interns, graduates and colleagues across Kerry.
- Work on a project during your internship and present your contribution at the end of the programme.
- Make a strong impact during your internship, and your application for our Graduate Programme will be fast-tracked.
Ready to Take the First Step?
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.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work full-time in the Country they are applying for. Kerry is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Kerry Internship Programme 2027 - Research, Development & Application (RDA) in Coleraine employer: Kerry Group
Kerry is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters personal and professional growth. As a Supply Chain Manager at our Runcorn site, you will be part of a global team dedicated to creating sustainable nutrition, with opportunities to lead and innovate within a complex supply chain environment. Our commitment to employee development and a supportive atmosphere makes Kerry a rewarding place to build your career.
