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The R&D Scientist role encompasses a diverse array of responsibilities, leveraging expertise in microbiology and foundational knowledge to inform decision-making and support day-to-day laboratory operations. Duties include benchtop testing in support of challenge studies and compliance programs, actively contributing to experimental design and data interpretation. The R&D Scientist will offer technical guidance to aid the product development team and provide operational support to the field. Bench support for the preparation and analysis of R&D consumer test samples, spanning beverages, foods, and ingredients, as well as assisting in the validation of laboratory and pilot scale equipment is required.
Responsibilities: - Conducts (or coordinates) Microbiological Testing of challenge studies and method validation studies
- Ensures routine R&D samples are tested within window of acceptable turn-around-times
- Assists in management of the Valhalla campus PEM testing program
- Assists with equipment validation of laboratory or pilot scale equipment
- Microbiological support for product innovation and specifications
- Review/revise applicable microbiological test methods, procedures and sampling plans as needed
- Preparation and maintenance of high-quality microbiological media and reagents
- Safety & Lab Quality Systems (GLP) documentation support
- Maintenance of the R&D Microbiology culture collection
- Collaborate with global functional teams to drive Winning with Purpose and our Faster, Stronger, Better agendas related to food safety and quality/ Pathogen Environmental Monitoring /PepsiCo approved Laboratories/Methods Governance
Compensation and Benefits :
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $72,900 - $122,100 based on a full-time schedule.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually.
- 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.
5+ years of experience in a microbiology/biology lab :
- Required: BS with 5 years of experience or MS with 3 years of experience in in Microbiology, Biology, or other related technical field.
- Required: Minimum 5 years of Microbiology/Food Safety in laboratory Operations, Quality or Food Safety roles.
- Required: Understanding of Microbiological Food Safety, Pathogen Environmental Monitoring, Microbiological Test Methods, Ingredient Specifications, Finished Product Testing.
- Takes initiative to introduce fresh concepts to the team or organization, fostering innovation to enhance the work environment, optimize laboratory workflows, and strengthen safety measures.
- Act as owner to work independently and monitor progress against goals, identifies issues and takes corrective action early.
- Demonstrates consistent and reliable communication with various stakeholder groups, internal and external to PepsiCo.
- Focus and get things done fast to manage and prioritize multiple projects within a dynamic R&D community environment.
- Act with integrity to achieve quality results consistently despite obstacles.
- Cultivate positive working relationships with product development and other FS CoE, QA, and SCQM personnel.
- Voice opinions fearlessly across a range of stakeholder groups internal and external to PepsiCo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
