PepsiCo · 1 week ago
R&D Product Development Associate Scientist
US-NY-Valhalla
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$71K/yr - $118K/yr
0+ years expPepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and territories. As an R&D Product Development Associate Scientist, you will participate in the Technical Brand Stewardship team, focusing on product development, scaling up products, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Brand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Conduct and document product development lab work, including development of bench top prototypes, implementation and maintenance of stability testing, and pilot plant/commercial scale-up trials
Accurately prepare laboratory beverages and concentrates and submit samples for analytical and sensory evaluation
Create and ensure accuracy of product specification documents
Possess intermediate technical knowledge of ingredient functionality and potential interactions
Possess 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 and active communication of status of research
Demonstrate ability to understand application of consumer research and experimental design to project objectives
Participate as an active member of cross-functional business teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Global Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, and others
Partner with R&D disciplines such as Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Nutrition, and Regulatory to ensure a robust, safe and legal product design
Up 10% travel may be required
Qualification
Required
B.S. with 0-1+ years of industry lab experience
Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering or related discipline
Outstanding teamwork, communication and leadership skills
Ability to analyze and communicate implications of emerging consumer trends
Proven track record in maintaining good working relationships with business partners
Occasional flexibility in working hours to setup and complete focus groups, product expos, pilot plant scaleups, or plant trials that may extend past typical working hours
Must be able to stand long hours in plant or lab setting. Must be able to lift 40 lbs
Intellectual curiosity and ability to think critically & analytically
Communication/Presentation Skills (verbal and written)
Ability to provide thought leadership on tactical aspects of projects
Ability to self-initiate and manage multiple project tasks independently to meet business objectives and to support the individuals of the workgroup
Outstanding time management, team working and communication skills
Ability to analyze and communicate implications of experimental results
Strong commitment to working safely and maintaining a safe work environment
Ability to flawlessly execute laboratory bench work and pilot-plant scale-ups
Must be well-organized, capture work details and learning and highlight any unexpected learning
Must possess ability to work successful in cross-functional teams
Computer Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook), FSS experience a plus
Benefits
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
Company
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a food and beverage company.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (50)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.National Safety Council
2025-09-02Post Ipo Equity· $4B
2024-06-13Grant· $0.02M
2017-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Carreteiro
CEO PepsiCo Brazil & South Cone (Chile, Arg, Uru, Par) Foods
Mohamed Shelbaya
CEO PepsiCo Middle East & Africa
Recent News
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