Overview
PepsiCo is looking for R&D Technologist to join on 12 months Fixed Term Contract in Leicester, UK.
R&D Technologist accomplish activities within the DtV and VE team, to support delivery of multiple projects/programmes led by Project Managers and Platform Development Manager, including prototyping, supporting & leading trials and providing technical support for the team (TSG, Specifications, ZBR’s, data analysis, samples management).
Responsibilities
* To plan, organise, execute and communicate assigned specific project components under guidance of line manager whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
* Support organization, samples management and data analysis from plant trials.
* Apply R&D project timelines & processes e.g. TSG ensuring compliance to these under guidance of line manager.
* Draft R&D technical data such as product specifications, process specification and finished pack standards with approval from Project Managers/Platform Development Manager.
* Work closely with R&D functions to ensure legal, nutritional and food safety compliance.
* Develop and prepare prototype samples under the direction of the Project Managers/Platform Development Manager using safe and best practice operation of bench and pilot scale equipment.
* Assume ownership for a food processing area, ensuring all Food Safety standards are met.
Qualifications
* Graduate in a Food Science or related subject.
* At least 1-2 years experience in FMCG environment with experience of Food Safety standards.
* Delivers the Right Results – Delivers against the right priorities & asks questions to realign when appropriate.
* Demonstrates perseverance & a positive attitude in the pursuit of challenging goals.
* Collaborates Beyond Boundaries – actively support & takes action to drive a common goal across work &/or project teams.
* Embodies integrity & trust - Consistently follows the meaning of company policies and standards (i.e. Code of conduct).
* Good technical, analytical and communication skills, ability to interpret data and distil into useful and actionable information.
* Have an up to date knowledge of technology and be able to absorb and apply this knowledge.
* Self-starter, self-motivating: able to work with agility without losing momentum and manage uncertainty and complexity in fast evolving FMCG environments.
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