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R&D Senior Technician

R&D Senior Technician

PepsiCoUSA, New York, Valhalla
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Overview

Laboratory Senior Technician to support new beverage development and commercialization needs of the Gatorade R&D team.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all activities in a safe manner and within the context of all PepsiCo safety protocols
  • Support scientists in testing new ingredients and developing beverage models
  • Accurately prepare RTD beverage samples for experimentation by :

Developing a detailed testing plan with timeline

  • Scheduling production runs in technical center
  • Acquiring necessary ingredients and packaging
  • Coordinating the production and storage of samples
  • Submitting samples for analytical or sensory testing
  • Thoroughly documenting experimental details in laboratory notebook
  • Maintain and document laboratory inventory
  • Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory and pilot laboratory equipment

    • Key Challenges :

  • Ability to support and learn a wide variety of products characteristics across multiple thermal processes platforms (i.e. high acid hot-fill and Microthermics)
  • Ability to manage multiple project tasks to support the individuals of the workgroup, manage time and expectations for group needs. Effectively communicate conflict of requests
  • Ability to work in and manage a laboratory environment, with responsibilities in maintaining equipment, ingredients, and raw materials
  • Be able to manage, prioritize, and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners

    • Critical Competencies :

  • Must demonstrate relentless commitment to working safely and maintaining a safe work environment
  • Ability to flawlessly execute bench work
  • Must be proactive, reliable, and self-motivated
  • Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to proactively and positively interface with various technical functions
  • Must be well organized, capture work details and learning and highlight any unexpected learning
  • Must possess ability to work successful in cross-functional teams
  • Computer Skills : MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook (email / calendar)

    • Compensation and Benefits :

  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $59,000 - $88,500.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    • Qualifications

    Required :

  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in scientific field

    • Desired :

  • Technician and / or Summer Intern experience(s) at a consumer goods company
  • Laboratory bench work experience in school or industry (food and beverage industry a plus)
  • Familiarity with common lab analytical instruments and beverage processing equipment

    • EEO Statement

    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 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

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