PepsiCo · 20 hours ago
Product Development Associate Scientist
US-NY-Valhalla
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$71K/yr - $118K/yr
1+ years expPepsiCo is a leading global food and beverage company, and they are seeking an R&D Associate Scientist to participate in the development of a diverse portfolio of beverages. The role involves product development from concept through commercialization, conducting lab work, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.
Brand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Development of sparkling beverages from concept through commercialization
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
Provide technical risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development
Translate product attributes into formal specifications for manufacture
Create beverage documents; ensure products are safe stable and legal
Possess basic technical foundation of ingredient functionality and potential interactions
Ability to conduct experiments, demonstrate ability to understand trends in data and think of potential solutions to address technical challenges
Provide technical guidance and bench development for targeted development initiatives and existing brands
Submission of samples for analytical and sensory evaluation
Good communication skills both verbal and written, including timely and accurate documentation of work in laboratory notebooks, actively communicate status of research
Utilization of interpersonal skills to work effectively within teams
Reaches out for guidance
Demonstrates ability to understand application of consumer research and experimental design to project objectives
Collaborate with cross functional team to reach project objectives
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Food Science or related discipline
1-2 years' experience or related discipline is a plus
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
Willingness to travel
Accurately maintains Laboratory notebook and follows all safety requirements (e.g. PPE)
Strong Bench Beverage development skills a plus
Ability to use bench scale and pilot plant equipment flawlessly to produce quality product to target
Ability to analyze problems, develop accurate data and determine causes
Moderate computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point and internet
Good time management and organization skills
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
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
The successful candidate will be experienced in the consumer goods industry and demonstrate the following skills: Intellectual curiosity, Strong laboratory skills, Analytical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication/Presentation Skills (verbal and written)
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
Preferred
Strong Bench Beverage development skills a plus
Benefits
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.
Company
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a food and beverage company.
10001+ employees
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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
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