Laboratory Sr. Technician

Job description

Overview

To execute and properly document product formulation work, support New Product Beverage development and commercialization needs of the Global Sparkling Innovation team

Responsibilities

·  Perform all activities in a safe manner and within the context of all PepsiCo safety protocols
·  Support scientists in testing new ingredients and developing beverage models
·  Accurately prepare beverage and beverage concentrate samples for experimentation by:
·  Developing a detailed testing plan with timeline
·  Scheduling production runs in technical center
·  Acquiring necessary ingredients and packaging
·  Coordinate the production and storage of samples
·  Submit samples for analytical or sensory testing
·  Thoroughly document experimental details in laboratory notebook
·  Maintain and document laboratory inventory
·  Partner externally to source ingredients and leverage vendor expertise
·  Participate as an active member of cross-functional business development teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Product Development, Ingredient Development, Engineering and other groups
·  Maintain a safe, clean and organized laboratory environment
·  Effectively work with members of other groups in order to maintain the lab or conduct lab work

 

Key Challenges

·  Ability to manage and learn a wide variety of products within the Sparkling Innovation portfolio
·  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

Critical Competencies:

·  Must demonstrate strong 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
·  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 ability to work successful in cross-functional teams
·  Computer Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook (email/calendar)

Compensation & Benefits:

·  The expected compensation range for this position is between $55,400 - $83,100 based on a full-time schedule
·   Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
·   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

Required :

·  Bachelor’s degree in scientific field

 

Desired:

·  Technician and/or Summer Intern experience(s) at a consumer goods company
·  Laboratory bench work experience in school or industry. (Work in food and beverage industry a plus)
·  Familiarity with common lab analytical instruments and beverage processing equipment
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 .

 

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