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Job Description:
PepsiCo, Inc. is seeking a Food Scientist/Food Snacks for
Barrington, IL. Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, & other
sciences to study the principles underlying the processing & deterioration
of foods; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, &
healthful; & apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to
process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food snacks. Develop food
standards & production specifications, safety & sanitary
regulations, & waste management & water supply specifications.
Confer with process engineers, plant operators, flavor experts, &
packaging & marketing specialists to resolve problems in product
development. Test ingredient formulas & process specifications for new
snack food products, & use knowledge of: cold form technology; FDA
& Canadian equivalent regulations; Micro stability to ensure product
for consumption will meet flavor requirements; Rice cake popping technology;
enrobing technology; mixing technology; micro stability; incorporation of
required sensory criteria needed to produce intended flavors into the final
product, & ingredient mixing, to perform duties. Utilize scientific
methods to develop knowledge that creates business opportunities that
support the company’s long term (more than 3 years) objectives. Design
& execute experiments, & analyze & interpret data to make
technical recommendations on product & process issues. Identify &
implement changes to improve these products & reduce costs using
knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling & production equipment,
assembly methods, quality control standards, product design, materials
& parts. Initiate innovation & development of new technology to
improve production of these products. Coordinate with external &
internal experts for analytical & sensory research. Participate as a
member of cross-functional business development teams comprised of
individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Marketing, Purchasing,
Engineering & other groups. Record data testing ingredient formula
& process specifications. Interested applicants should apply online at:
www.pepsicojobs.com.
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