PepsiCo
is a world leader in convenient foods and beverages, with 2005 revenues of
more than $32 billion and more than 157,000 employees.
The company consists of Frito-Lay North America, PepsiCo Beverages North
America, PepsiCo International and Quaker Foods North America. PepsiCo brands
are available in nearly 200 countries and territories and generate sales at
the retail level of about $85 billion.
PepsiCo offers product choices to meet a broad variety of needs and
preference -- from fun-for-you items to product choices that contribute to
healthier lifestyles.
PepsiCo’s mission is “To be the world's premier consumer products company
focused on convenient foods and beverages. We seek to produce healthy
financial rewards to investors as we provide opportunities for growth and
enrichment to our employees, our business partners and the communities in
which we operate. And in everything we do, we strive for honesty, fairness
and integrity.”
Scientist, Tropicana Innovation
Associate Scientist, Tropicana Innovation
The Associate Scientist / Scientist of Innovation will support the
identification and development of new Functional Technologies for beverage
applications. This person will support the pipeline fill and long term
vision for product innovation. Individual will provide technical
expertise and insight to deliver new ingredients and technology according to
defined business objectives and deliverables.
Strong communication skills will be utilized to effectively partner with
internal and external functions including Marketing, Consumer Insights,
Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Sensory, Analytical Services, and
Ingredient Suppliers to manage Technology and Product Development from bench
top through commercialization.
1) Support the Technology Innovation group and beverage product development
efforts through concept development and technology research
2) Identify and/or develop novel ingredients and technologies and formulate
new beverage products
3) Design and execute research to generate technical recommendations in
support of business needs
4) Conduct productions at bench top, pilot plant, and plant levels for shelf
life, stability, sales samples, scale-up, and other needs
5) Support projects and work effectively in a cross functional team
environment to achieve clearly defined objectives and deliverables
6) Maintain updated lab notebooks
7) Complete documentation and reports
8) Assumes other responsibilities and performs special functions as may be
assigned by the immediate supervisor
9) 10% to 25% travel
- B.S. or M.S. with 1-3 years experience is required. Experience in
consumer foods or beverage industry is preferred. Food Science degree is
preferred.
- Understanding of Product Development techniques including formulation,
stability testing, product/package interaction, sensory and consumer testing
- Basic technical understanding of ingredient functionality and process
technology for application in new product development
- Sound understanding of Experimental Design
- Good problem solving skills
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
- Demonstrates strong personal initiative and ability to work both
individually and in a team environment
- Able to analyze complex data to make clear technical recommendations
- Able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
- Experience in juice or beverage product development a plus
- Able to handle a fast paced and constantly changing work environment
- Familiarity with functional nutrition food and beverage trends a plus
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