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R&D Associate Scientist

  • York (North Yorkshire)
  • Marketing

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Auto req ID: 192843BR

Job Description

We are currently looking for R&D Associate Scientist - Ingredient to join our team in R&D on a 12 month contract.
We are the concentrate team in PepsiCo (PGCS) working across the Beverage, Nutrition and Snacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi.

We are at the heart of PepsiCo products, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for our brands. We are a global organisation, situated in 17 locations across 11 countries offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT. We want team members who can collaborate in our fast-paced global organisation and are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world.

At PepsiCo, innovation takes centre stage. In a fast-moving consumer environment, our research and development capability is crucial to provide a fresh twist to our favourite brands as well as creating new healthy choices that we need to succeed in the market. Focusing our research and development on meeting the latest consumer needs - whether nutrition, refreshment or indulgence –will drive our growth both now and in the future. Do you share our passion for innovation? If so we could take your talents to a whole new level.

Position Purpose and Primary Accountabilities

The R&D Associate Scientist – Ingredient will focus predominantly on supporting the PepsiCo ingredient remit by focusing on ingredient specification processes ( Innovation / Updates , Vendor approval) while providing laboratory support for ingredient/ concentrate related stewardship projects.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·  Create/ update ingredient specifications to support business needs.
·  Lead technical communication with ingredient vendors to support specification development
·  Manage the regulatory data gathering to support the specification process
·  Support the immediate ingredient quality for the brand stewardship agenda.
·  Conduct analytical testing of ingredients, concentrate and beverage to support PepsiCo concentrate agenda
·  Implement and execute experiments, analyse and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations.
·  Maintain accurate records and documentation.
·  Leverage internal and external experts to support ingredient assessments
·  Develop and maintain effective working relationships across R&D and non-R&D functions as necessary to support business initiatives.
·  Support to the day-to-day operation of the R&D function.
·  Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
·  Adhere to PepsiCo Health and Safety standards and requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

Essential Criteria

·  Good systems knowledge
·  Good Ingredient knowledge – Vendors, specifications, testing
·  Working knowledge of laboratory practise
·  Strong data interpretation skills. Additional Desired Qualifications

·  Higher degree in relevant discipline – Food Science/ Nutrition / Engineering
·  Experience in a food role (beverage / Ing concentrate ideal) with a strong background in R&D/ Quality.
·  Demonstrated ability to self-manage and prioritize numerous on-going projects effectively as required
·  Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a timely manner.
·  Excellent communication skills required with the ability to represent R&D with other functions and externally with key strategic suppliers, academia and research partners
·  Excellent organizational, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
·  Ability to influence others through strong communication and interpersonal skills PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $64 billion in net revenue in 2018, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business. For more information, visitwww.pepsico.com

Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation
Job Type: Pipeline

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