Responsibilities

　　Looking for a responsible and enthusiastic individual to join the PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) Seasoning R&D Team working on brands including Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos. Duties include, but not limited to the following:

　　Partner and support R&D engineers and food scientists to deliver innovation and brand stewardship projects.Execute various lab activities including benchtop formulation.Lead bench-top and pilot plant sample preparation for team reviews, sensory panel evaluations, and consumer tests.Execute administrative tasks such as ordering ingredients & supplies, coordinate samples, product tastings, managing product inventories and submitting analytical samples and reporting results. Work effectively in a team environment. Ability to manage multiple project tasks and demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changes based on team priorities. Ensure lab complies with GMP guidelines and established operating sanitation standards including allergen management. Participate as a member of the safety committee and the food GMP committee to assure compliance in the labs.Actively participate in all team continuous improvement training and skill development activities.

　　Qualifications

　　5+ years of experience in a R&D or manufacturing/production environment, preferably in the food or CPG industry.Strong team player with good communication, personal integrity, detail oriented and interpersonal skills.Self-driven individual with ability to work with limited supervision to complete both assigned and self-identified tasks.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.Ability to work safely in a lab & industrial environment.Basic computer skills required.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Associate Technical Degree Experience in food or CPG industryExperience in working in lab and/or manufacturing setting Experience working in a team environment

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