2024 Full Time: R&D Associate Food Scientist (UG) | White Plains, NY

Detailed Information

  • Location: Valhalla, NY

  • Company: Pepsico

leader operating in more than 200 countries and territories with a product portfolio that includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands. From Gatorade to Quaker, LIFEWTR to Lay's, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.

Guiding Pepsi Co is our vision to be the global leader in convenient foods and beverages by Winning with Purpose. " Winning with Purpose" reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business. Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we're dynamic and full of passionate teams embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At Pepsi

Co, what makes you unique, makes us better! Functional Description: As a R&D Scientist with Pepsi Co, you will have unique opportunities to increase technical knowledge by participating in the development of a diverse portfolio of beverage and snack product categories.

The teams translate strategic market objectives into new products and processes, optimize designs per consumer response and select winning ideas for commercialization. Scientists participate in leading the product development process including new idea generation, prototype development, product optimization and production start-up. Successful candidates thrive in an environment of fast-paced, consumer-driven product development.

Responsibilities What you can expect: Develop product formulations that leverages expertise in food chemistry and food ingredient functionality Design and execute experiments, and analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process Provide technical risk backssment/perspectives related to new product development Translate product attributes into formal specifications for manufacture Investigate and apply new technology to provide a competitive advantage Partner externally to source ingredients and leverage vendor expertise in ingredient functionality Lead development for quality/product improvement and productivity initiatives Participate as an active member of cross-functional business development teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, Engineering and many others Qualifications What we're looking for: Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science or other related majors will be considered Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and objectives Proven ability to make significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources Demonstrated understanding of how to incorporate business needs into technical decisions Ability and interest to work in laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/ tasks Familiarity with data science preferred Strong communication skills (oral and written) Willingness to travel Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to: Be completing their final year of undergraduate studies Hold a Bachelor's degree prior to the intended full time start date This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pepsi Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / interactionual Orientation / Gender Identity. For San Francisco and Los Angeles area applicants: Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply. 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 Pepsi Co EEO Policy. The expected compensation range for this role based on a full-time schedule is $62,100 - $85,000.

Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions Compensation for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable In addition to salary, Pepsi Co 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.

Paid time off is subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

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