Research Jobs at PepsiCo Canada
Looking to advance your career through impactful research jobs in food innovation? This Food Product Development Scientist role at PepsiCo offers a powerful opportunity to work at the intersection of science, sustainability, and global food systems. Ideal for professionals and those seeking a Job Opportunity for life science students, this role supports innovation across Jobs in Canada and beyond, within one of the world’s most influential food and beverage companies.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global leader in food and beverage innovation, with products enjoyed by over one billion people every day. With a strong presence across Jobs in Canada and worldwide, jobs at PepsiCo offer the chance to work in a diverse, inclusive, and future-focused organization. PepsiCo invests heavily in R&D, sustainability, and talent development—making it a top destination for research jobs and associate scientist careers in life sciences.
Job Details:
- Job Title: R&D Product Development – Associate Scientist
- Company: PepsiCo
- Department: Research & Development
- Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
- Job ID: 429797
- Employment Type: Contract (24 months)
Research Job Overview
The Food Product Development Associate Scientist is responsible for leading the design, development, and commercialization of innovative food and beverage products. This role manages the full product lifecycle—from concept and prototype development through scale-up and national launch—while ensuring all products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, data-driven decision-making, and effective collaboration with cross-functional partners across R&D, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
What You Can Expect
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Salary range: $63,300 – $103,200
- Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative workplace culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Commitment to sustainability and positive impact on people and the planet
Key Responsibilities
- Develop food and beverage products using food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and experimental design
- Lead accelerated product development cycles, including ideation, prototyping, optimization, scale-up, and national launch
- Follow stage-gate innovation processes to ensure robust product design and cross-functional alignment
- Design and execute experiments; analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Packaging, Life Sciences, Regulatory, and Sensory & Consumer Insights teams
- Ensure scaled-up formulations meet specifications at manufacturing plants
- Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain to evaluate, test, and scale new equipment as needed
Qualifications For Research Jobs
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Food Science & Technology or a related scientific field
- Product development experience in the food or beverage industry
- Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, formulation, and processing technologies
- Innovative, creative mindset with a positive, results-driven approach
- Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness and ability to work in laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing environments
Why Work at PepsiCo?
At PepsiCo, you’ll join a global team whose products are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people every day. PepsiCo offers a culture where everyone is welcome, individuality is valued, and innovation is encouraged. Employees are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful global impact.
