Product Development Junior Scientist

PepsiCo • Valhalla, NY

29d • $59,000 - $88,500

About The Position

Execute and document beverage formulation work to support innovation, brand maintenance, productivity, and commercialization for Away-From-Home products across U.S., Canadian, and global markets.

Requirements

• Associates degree in scientific field or 3+years of hands-on experience in beverages or related disciplines
• Laboratory bench work experience in school or industry. Preferably in food and beverage industry.
• Familiarity with common lab analytical instruments and beverage processing equipment.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• 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 the ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams.
• Computer Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook (email/calendar)

Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in strict compliance with PepsiCo safety protocols and procedures
• Support scientists in testing new ingredients and developing beverage prototypes
• Prepare beverage and concentrate samples for experimentation by:
• Creating detailed testing plans with timelines
• Scheduling production runs at the technical center
• Acquiring necessary ingredients and packaging materials
• Coordinating sample production, storage, and submission for analytical or sensory testing
• Documenting all experimental procedures and results in laboratory notebooks
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization to support efficient operations
• Manage ingredient inventory and oversee supply ordering to ensure availability of required materials
• Maintain accurate laboratory inventory records and ensure timely replenishment of supplies
• Oversee the maintenance and calibration of laboratory and pilot-scale equipment to ensure operational readiness

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
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees