Flavor Science Associate Scientist

PepsiCo • Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

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About The Position

As part of the Flavor and Taste Technology team, this position will support PepsiCo’s global and regional beverage innovation, develop flavor and beverage prototypes using internal and external flavors, build differentiated flavor and/or sweetener systems by working closely with Flavorists and product developers; and validate new ingredients in beverage applications. Support Flavor and Taste Technology team to ensure Pepsi beverage products are legal, safe, stable and consistent.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Food Science or related discipline with minimum of 1 years' experience in Flavor industry and/or food & beverage product development.
• Product and/or flavor development expertise, demonstrating concept prototyping capability and creativity.
• Strong practical math skills (e.g. calculating and preparing dilutions of flavoring materials, batching beverages, etc.).
• Strong computer skills, including, Microsoft Office, and other PepsiCo systems as introduced and required.
• Good communication skills both verbally and in writing, including documenting lab work accurately into laboratory notebooks in a timely and organized manner
• Highly motivated with the demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong organizational, project management and communication skills and ability to interact productively with internal/external partners.
• Ability to taste and discriminate sensory properties of flavors & applications.

Responsibilities

• Apply the flavor and/or sweetener systems to beverage products to determine optimal performance in the finished product.
• Successfully complete evaluations and validations of FMPs, R&D ingredients, and new technologies.
• Understand and conduct entire formulation process including: accurate formulation /prototypes, new ingredient and flavors specifications & handling, and computer entry of formulations and evaluation results.
• Order and submit raw materials and/or finished flavors for analytical and sensory evaluation via Flavor QC
• Work closely with other functions: product development, regulatory, documentation; Interface with production and other PepsiCo functions as necessary for completion of job tasks
• Knowledge of Flavor application processes and processing equipment;
• Participate in tasting and product evaluations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees