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Job Description
PepsiCo is one of the world’s largest food and beverage
companies, with 2008 annual revenues of more than $43 billion. The company
employs approximately 198,000 people worldwide, and its products are sold
in approximately 200 countries. Its principal businesses include: Frito-Lay
snacks, Pepsi-Cola beverages, Gatorade sports drinks, Tropicana juices and
Quaker foods. The PepsiCo portfolio includes 18 brands that generate $1
billion or more each in annual retail sales. PepsiCo’s commitment to
sustainable growth, defined as Performance with Purpose, is focused on
generating healthy financial returns while giving back to communities the
company serves. This includes meeting consumer needs for a spectrum of
convenient foods and beverages, reducing the company’s impact on the
environment through water, energy and packaging initiatives, and supporting
its employees through a diverse and inclusive culture that recruits and
retains world-class talent. PepsiCo is listed on the Dow Jones
Sustainability North America Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability World
Index. The Senior Scientist I will conduct sensory and consumer research in
support of product development, processing and packaging research
initiatives. Scientist will work with the technical community, business
team and vendors to design and conduct appropriate research to advance
knowledge of the product and meet the business objectives.
Specifically, the Senior Scientist I, Sensory & Consumer Sciences will
determine appropriate research methodologies, coordinate tests, analyze and
interpret experimental data and provide technical recommendations,
reporting results orally and in written documentation.
Job Requirements
MS: Major in Food Science (thesis in Sensory), Sensory
Science, Experimental Psychology, or statistics with a minimum of 2
years experience in a Sensory & Consumer Research position in a major
consumer packaged goods company.
Working knowledge of discrimination, descriptive and consumer test methods
Experience in qualifying and training descriptive panels
Training and experience applying experimental design and statistics to
sensory research
Ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to interpret data and relate impact on the business
Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated passion, flexibility and excitement
Working knowledge of statistical analysis programs(i.e. SPSS, SAS)
Experience in consumer research methods for new products, especially in the
area of Fuzzy Front End/Qualitative methods, a plus
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