Overview

R&D Technician

Responsibilities

Support FLNA Region product development team of approximately 9 Engineers and scientists in developing new products and processes on short time lines, including consumer tests, laboratory work, process lab test runs and full scale manufacturing runs.

Develop and perform core competency technician duties such as: ingredient inventory, sample management, material ordering, customer sampling, consumer test preparation, including but not limited to:

• Effective work with cross functional teams
• Maintain and manage product and raw ingredient inventories in-lab, refrigerated / frozen storage
• Autonomously execute experiments on bench, in pilot lab, and on commercial lines while tracking data and capturing notes for reporting
• Manage consumer testing requests and preparing samples for field execution
• Manage analytical submissions and communicating results in an organized and timely fashion
• Support post launch activities which would include product quality monitoring and interface with manufacturing plants
• Coordinate and manage product reviews internally and sample preparation for Customer Meetings
• Maintain up-to-date equipment list and assist in identification of new
• Coordinate shipping in support of PD and Lab
• Be the point person for specifications and other crucial documents for incoming
• Maintain the schedule of activities in the labs in alignment with the team priorities

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $42,000 - $67,000
• 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

• AAS Science / Engineering (or equivalent) & R&D labs experience; or 3+ years in food processing
• Computer proficiency required (Outlook, Excel, etc)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change
• Knowledgeable of GMPS and lab safety
• Being a self-starter, can prioritize multiple priorities and being a creative thinker