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PepsiCo · 1 day ago

R&D Product Development Associate Scientist

US-NY-Valhalla

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$74K/yr - $123K/yr

1+ years exp

PepsiCo is a leading global food and beverage company, and they are seeking an R&D Product Development Associate Scientist. The role involves conducting product development lab work, scaling up products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust product design and compliance with regulatory standards.

Brand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Food ScienceLaboratory ExperienceProduct DevelopmentIngredient FunctionalityConsumer ResearchExperimental DesignCommunication SkillsTeamworkLeadership Skills

Required

B.S. in Food Science, Food Engineering or related discipline

1+ years of experience in a laboratory environment is preferred

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