Product Development Junior Scientist Job at Pepsico, Valhalla, NY

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  • Pepsico
  • Valhalla, NY

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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age,race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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