Job Description
Overview Execute and document beverage formulation work to support innovation, brand maintenance, productivity, and commercialization for Away-From-Home products across U.S., Canadian, and global markets.
Responsibilities - Perform all activities in strict compliance with PepsiCo safety protocols and procedures
- Support scientists in testing new ingredients and developing beverage prototypes
- Prepare beverage and concentrate samples for experimentation by:
- Creating detailed testing plans with timelines
- Scheduling production runs at the technical center
- Acquiring necessary ingredients and packaging materials
- Coordinating sample production, storage, and submission for analytical or sensory testing
- Documenting all experimental procedures and results in laboratory notebooks
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization to support efficient operations
- Manage ingredient inventory and oversee supply ordering to ensure availability of required materials
- Maintain accurate laboratory inventory records and ensure timely replenishment of supplies
- Oversee the maintenance and calibration of laboratory and pilot-scale equipment to ensure operational readiness
Key Challenges:
- Ability to manage and learn a wide variety of products characteristics from cold filled
- Ability to manage multiple project tasks to support the individuals of the workgroup, manage time and expectations for group needs. Effectively communicate conflict of requests.
- Ability to work in and manage a laboratory environment, with responsibilities in maintaining equipment, ingredients, and raw materials
- Be able to manage, prioritize, and maintain strong working relationships across different functions
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $59,000 - $88,500.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- 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.
Qualifications Education & Experience:
- Associates degree in scientific field or 3+years of hands-on experience in beverages or related disciplines
- Laboratory bench work experience in school or industry. Preferably in food and beverage industry.
- Familiarity with common lab analytical instruments and beverage processing equipment.
Critical Competencies:
- Must demonstrate relentless commitment to working safely and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Ability to flawlessly execute bench work.
- Must be proactive, reliable, and self-motivated.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to proactively and positively interface with various technical functions.
- Must be well organized, capture work details and learning and highlight any unexpected learning.
- Must possess the ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams.
- Computer Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook (email/calendar)
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