Overview
Quaker R&D Associate Principal Scientist – One Year Contract
What you can expect from us:
- A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
- Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
- A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
Responsibilities
- Develop Product formulations that leverage expertise in food chemistry and food ingredient functionality
- Design and execute experiments following good scientific protocol, and analyze/interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process issues
- Collect data and analyze using statistical methods. Leverage external and internal experts for key analytical and sensory research
- Perform basic economic evaluations on ingredient usage in product formulations
- Lead cross functional teams through Stage Gate process from Feasibility to Execution while ensuring a robust product & process design
- Lead technical and business risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development, as well as product reformulations in support of Brand Stewardship
- Partner with R&D Disciplines, such as Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Nutrition, Regulatory, to ensure a robust, safe and legal product design
Qualifications
- BSc in chemical/electrical/food engineering, material science, food/dairy science, chemistry or other related disciplines; Master or PhD preferred
- 5-8 years’ experience with a CPG company with min 5 years in Product Development
- Preferred: Project management skills- FTE calculations, RACI matrix, Critical Paths, Gantt Charts, Resource management
Why work at PepsiCo
At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move,
and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.
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