Associate Scientist

Overview

Lead Poppi Team Lab responsibilities (Inventory, Safety, Equipment, etc)

Work closely with Poppi Team associates on all project requirements inside and outside of the laboratory

Enable Poppi Team Tech Center runs including managing raw materials, batch sheets, weigh outs and analytical submissions for data collection

• Poppi Lab manager:
  • Ensure all equipment and supplies are in working order and properly stocked
  • Area Safety Rep (monthly audits, maintain GMPs, stock safety PPE)
  • Manage scheduling and maintenance of lab equipment as needed and train additional developers on operating procedures
• Manage POs for team submissions to external vendors for product analytical testing (Eurofins, NFL, etc.)
• Support bench top prototyping for all Poppi projects
• Manage shelf-life testing across all active projects (sensory & analytical)
• Submit samples for micro, analytical, forensics, & S&T evaluations
• Prepare ingredients for tech center runs and commercial plant trials
• project opportunities for team support

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,600 - $123,150.
• 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, Pepsi Co 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.

• B.S. in Food Science (or related field) with at least 1-2 years in product development or associated R&D functions.
• Ability to manage a variety of projects and communicate identified challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in stressful, fast-paced situations, with personal leadership to influence and positively motivate self and peers.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience with producing ready-to-drink beverages desirable.
• Travel required (US and International)—estimate 5-10%.

• Good communicator
• Team player (good interpersonal skills, able to inspire/lead others)
• Positive, "can do" attitude

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 , 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.

Pepsi Co is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

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 Pepsi Co EEO Policy.

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