R&D Ana Tech Assoc Scientist

This position is located at our Plano Global R&D facility and is part of the Measurement Sciences (Analytical & QA Sciences) team. The focus is on Foods Forensics analytical support and flavor shelf life analysis.

• Provide technical solutions to solve forensics cases by utilizing analytical research and forensic technologies.
• Conduct forensics research projects including hypothesis and DOE.
• Capture documentation & data into laboratory information management system (LIMS) for forensic historical tracking and chain of custody.
• Collaborate with legal, regulatory affairs, product development, operations, consumer relations and analytical partners on forensics issues as they arise.
• Manage R&D shelf-life requests and conduct analysis according to established protocols, as well as participate in the review and development of new shelf-life methods.
• Perform lab tests in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate the testing of samples leveraging internal and external capabilities.
• Stay current in area of expertise and area of project related research by reading and interpreting scientific literature and IP, and actively engage with relevant external scientific organizations.
• Collaborate with global Measurement Sciences colleagues to ensure alignment and consistency across processes and practices.
• Demonstrate adherence to site Health & Safety and Good Laboratory Practice policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation and assure the reliability of measurement systems by using appropriate GLP.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $64,300 - $107,650.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related discipline with 2+ years’ experience in a laboratory environment. Experience in the Food and Beverage industry is preferred.
• Experience with gas chromatography mass spec (GC-MS) analysis.
• Experience with headspace analysis and method development for GC-MS.
• Experience with industry reference methods is preferred.
• LIMS experience is preferred.
• Understanding of the chemistry of food and flavors with experience in shelf-life analysis.
• Knowledge and experience of analytical chemistry techniques, instrumentation, and statistics.
• Highly developed critical thinking skills required to solve technical problems utilizing standard research methodology.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively in a timely manner in presentations and emails.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and able to organize complex data to make clear technical recommendations.
• Sound understanding of Experimental Design.
• Demonstrate strong personal initiative and ability to work both individually and in a cross-functional team environment.
• Able to learn and share new techniques and adapt to new ways of working.
• Able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Able to handle a fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
• Travel up to 20% as needed.

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