Summer Internship at PepsiCo R&D – Apply Now!

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to leaders on the frontline, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.

Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these productsโ€”which more than 1 billion people enjoy daily.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll be able to learn, develop, and grow your unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact.

Job Posting: 2025 Summer Intern – R&D (TDC/Life Science)

Location: Plano, Texas; Valhalla, New York; Chicago, Illinois

Job Description

PepsiCo R&D Global Functions Specialist

As an R&D Global Functions Specialist, you will support one of four pillars: Technical Insights, Digital Solutions, Compliance, or Life Sciences. Roles are based primarily in Plano, TX, and Purchase/Valhalla, NY, with some satellite placements.

Potential teams and qualifications:

  • Measurement Science โ€“ Analyze data using scientific methodologies. (BS/MS/PhD in Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Materials Science)
  • Food Safety & Quality โ€“ Ensure product safety and quality compliance. (BS/MS in Food Safety, Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, or Chemistry)
  • Digital Solutions โ€“ Develop R&D applications and data visualization tools. (BS/MS in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field)
  • Sensory & Consumer Experience โ€“ Conduct consumer research for product decisions. (MS/PhD in Food Science (Sensory), Sensory, Consumer Psychology, or Anthropology)
  • Regulatory Affairs โ€“ Work on food regulations, packaging, and claims. (BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science)
  • Scientific Affairs โ€“ Assess food safety risks and regulatory frameworks. (MS/PhD in Toxicology)
  • Life Sciences โ€“ Research nutrition, public health, and sports science. (PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health Nutrition, or related fields)

Responsibilities

  • R&D Global Functions Specialist role incorporating Technical Insights, Digital solutions, Compliance, or Life Sciences.
  • Work within teams like Measurement Science, Food Safety and Quality, Digital Solutions, Sensory and Consumer Experience, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and Life Sciences.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • The expected compensation hourly pay range for hires into our 2025 campus intern openings is $21.50 – $55.40/Hour.
  • The role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of determining the actual starting salary for positions. ย 
  • Hourly pay for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable.ย ย 
  • We would love to convert our interns to full-time opportunities! Our full-time positions have a comprehensive benefits package that includes:ย 
  • Paid time off is subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick leave, 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.ย Please view ourย Pay Transparency Statement.ย 

What we are looking for:

  • Must graduate with a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree within one (1) year of internship completion.
  • Eligible to work in the United States without work authorization sponsorship.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and objectives.
  • Proven ability to make significant technical and scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources
  • Demonstrated understanding of how to incorporate business needs into technical decisions
  • Ability and interest to work in a laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing scale environments
  • Familiarity with data science is preferred
  • Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/ tasks
  • Practical communication skills (oral and written)
  • Willingness to travel
  • Actual working location will be determined at the point of offer: Plano, TX, Valhalla, NY, or Chicago, I.L

Qualifications

  • Must graduate with a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree within one year of internship completion.
  • Eligible to work in the United States without work authorization sponsorship.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and objectives.

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Keywords: PepsiCo, 2025 Summer Intern, R&D, TDC, Life Science, Plano, Valhalla, Chicago, Research & Development

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