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Functional Description:

At PepsiCo we place R&D Full- Time hires primarily in the two headquarter locations: Plano, TX; Purchase/Valhalla, NY. In some cases, Full-Time hires will be placed in satellite locations. Location preferences will be discussed in the interview process.

As a R&D Scientist with PepsiCo, you will have unique opportunities to increase technical knowledge by participating in the development of a diverse portfolio of beverage and snack product categories. The teams translate strategic market objectives into new products and processes, optimize designs per consumer response and select winning ideas for commercialization. Scientists participate in leading the product development process including new idea generation, prototype development, product optimization and production start-up.

Responsibilities

What you can expect:

Develop product formulations that leverage expertise in food chemistry and food ingredient functionality
Design and execute experiments, and analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process
Provide technical risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development
Translate product attributes into formal specifications for manufacture
Investigate and apply new technology to provide a competitive advantage
Partner externally to source ingredients and leverage vendor expertise in ingredient functionality
Lead development for quality/product improvement and productivity initiatives
Participate as an active member of cross-functional business development teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, Engineering and many others

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

· Currently pursuing a Food Science or related Degree (Master preferred)

Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and objectives

· Proven ability to make significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources

· Demonstrated understanding of how to incorporate business needs into technical decisions

· Ability and interest to work in laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments

· Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/ tasks

· Familiarity with data science preferred

· Strong communication skills (oral and written)

· Willingness to travel

Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to:

· Be completing their final year of graduate (Master’s Level) studies

· Hold a Master’s degree prior to the intended full time start date

· This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

The expected compensation range for this role based on a full-time schedule is $74,500 – $107,000.
Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions
Compensation for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable
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. Paid time off is subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement

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