Product Dev Scientist at PepsiCo in Valhalla, NY

Lead and support product development efforts for the Non-Sparkling Category Portfolio, including new idea generation, prototype development, product optimization, and production start-up. In addition, translate strategic market objectives into new products, optimize designs per consumer response, and select winning ideas for commercialization.

Job Accountabilities:                                                                             

• Lead Non-Sparkling Category Development Enhancers projects.
• Plan, conduct, and document product development lab work, including development of bench top prototypes, implementation and maintenance of stability testing, and scale-ups for commercialization
• Formulate products by accurately preparing laboratory powders, beverages, and concentrates and submitting samples for analytical and sensory evaluation. Create beverage documents; ensure products are safe, stable, and legal
• Possess technical foundation of ingredient functionality and potential interactions
• Ability to conduct experiments, analyze data, and make recommendations to address technical challenges
• Good communication skills both verbal and written, including timely and accurate documentation of work in system, actively communicate status of research
• Demonstrates ability to understand application of consumer research and experimental design to project objectives
• Collaborate with cross functional team to reach project objectives

Key Challenges

• Ability to quickly learn, demonstrate proper laboratory techniques, and formulate products
• Ability to self-initiate and manage multiple project tasks independently to meet business objectives and to support the individuals of the workgroup
• Ability to anticipate, communicate, and highlight risks

Critical Competencies:

• The successful candidate will be experienced in the consumer goods industry and demonstrate the following skills:
• Intellectual curiosity
• Strong laboratory skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Communication/Presentation Skills (verbal and written)

In addition, the following capabilities will be essential to success in the job

• Ability to provide critical thinking on tactical aspects of projects
• Outstanding time management, team working, and communication skills
• Ability to analyze and communicate implications of experimental results

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,700 - $135,100.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• 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.

Required:

• B.S. in Food Science or a related discipline is required 
• 2 year experience – Research and/or Industry. Equivalent education and work experience
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Desired:

• Powdered Beverages and/or Powdered Protein experience is required.
• Technician and/or Summer Intern experience(s) at a consumer goods company

Other Job Requirements:

• This is a laboratory-based position. Estimated 70+% in lab.
• This position will require flexibility in working hours to set-up and complete focus groups, product expos, pilot plant scale–ups or plant trials that may extend past typical working hours
• Field Travel will be required (domestic and/or international). Estimated 10%

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, 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

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