Laboratory Senior Technician

Overview

To execute and properly document product formulation work, support New Product Beverage development, brand maintenance and productivity, along with commercialization needs of the NACP product development 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.
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory and pilot laboratory equipment.

Key Challenges

• Ability to manage and learn a wide variety of products characteristics from cold filled to numerous thermal processes (low acid retort, aseptic and ESL) beverages.
• 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 relationship across different partners within NACP.

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.
• 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 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

Required:

• Associates or 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.