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R&D Associate Scientist - Taste
Technology
PepsiCo
Date:
Dec 2, 2013
Location:
Valhalla,
NY, USA
Executes experiments in the area of Taste Technology to
deliver break through technical insights for enabling optimized sweet taste
experiences across the beverage and food portfolio. Sets up sensory and
chemical experiments Candidate will work with internal resources, long term
research and business partners to deliver significant business impact.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Executes sensory and chemical experiments
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Executes experiments according to written protocol
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Works safely and with respect to others
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Sets experiments, acquire results, compile and document with
minimal supervision
2.
Captures accurate data
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Works diligently to capture accurate data in notebook and
documentation system
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Interprets and graphs analytical data from the analytical group
and presents insights from results to supervisors
3.
Critical Thinking
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Identifies ways to improve protocols and communicate ideas
clearly with supervisors
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Identifies outlier results and brings them to the attention
of supervisors
4.
Works in team
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Prioritize work with other team members
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Helps other team members be successful
Key
Challenges
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Ability to work independently, set up own experiments and
communicate results effectively
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Ability to translate research into practical solutions to improve
taste
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Ability to leverage and integrate internal and external
resources to drive results
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Ability to manage, balance, and prioritize with other team
members
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Ability to change priorities and to help where help is
needed.
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Ability to work quickly, accurately and safely.
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Ability to clearly articulate experiment results to
supervisors and share insight with stakeholders
Critical
Competencies
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Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
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Excellent technical writing skills
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Excellent data management, lab notebook maintenance and
organizational skills
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Technical background in food chemistry.
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Good understanding of analytical chemistry
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Effective team player
Qualifications:
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B.S. in Chemistry, Food Science or a related field with 2+
year experience in basic laboratory skills.
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Knowledge of sensory and analytical chemistry is a plus.
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Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
demonstrated by the ability to positively influence others.
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Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and multi-task.
Equal
Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V
Ref:
38434BR
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