Product Development Junior Scientist

PepsiCo • Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

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About The Position

To execute and properly document product formulation work, support New Product Beverage development, brand maintenance and productivity, along with commercialization needs of the Product Development team.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in scientific field

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,200 - $90,200.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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