PepsiCo Food Science Scientist Recruitment – Apply Online

PepsiCo Food Science Scientist Recruitment – Apply Online

This position will require flexibility in working hours to set-up and complete focus groups, product expos, pilot plant scale–ups or plant trials that may extend past typical working hours Field Travel will be required (domestic & international). Estimated 10%

Job Title: Associate Scientist

Location Valhalla, New York

Id: 196609

Qualifications

Required:

B.S. in Food Science or related discipline. 1-2 years experience and/or Masters in Food Science or related discipline a plus

Desired:

Technician and/or Summer Intern experience(s) at a consumer goods company

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document product development lab work, including development of bench top prototypes, implementation and maintenance of stability testing, and scale-ups for commercialization

• Provide product formulation support by accurately preparing laboratory beverages and concentrates and submitting samples for analytical and sensory evaluation. Create beverage documents; ensure products are safe stable and legal.

• Possess basic technical foundation of ingredient functionality and potential interactions

• Ability to conduct experiments, analyze data and make recommendations to address technical challenges

• Good communication skills both verbal and written, including timely and accurate documentation of work in laboratory notebooks, actively communicate status of research.

• Demonstrates ability to understand application of consumer research and experimental design to project objectives

• Collaborate with cross functional team to reach project objectives

Key Challenges

• Ability to quickly learn, demonstrate proper laboratory techniques and formulate products
• Ability to self initiate and manage multiple project tasks independently to meet business objectives and to support the individuals of the workgroup
• Ability to communicate and highlight risks

Critical Competencies:

The successful candidate will be experienced in the consumer goods industry and demonstrate the following skills:
• Intellectual curiosity
• Strong laboratory skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Team work
• Communication/Presentation Skills (verbal and written)

In addition, the following capabilities will be essential to success in the job
• Ability to provide thought leadership on tactical aspects of projects
• Outstanding time management, team working and communication skills
• Ability to analyze and communicate implications of experimental results

Compensation & Benefits:

• The expected Compensation range for this position is between $60,900 – $101,900

• Location confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement

• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

PepsiCo Food Science Scientist

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