R&D Prod Dev Sr Technician

Overview

To execute and properly document product formulation work, support New Product Beverage development and commercialization needs of the Global Sparkling Innovation team.

Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe manner and within the context of all PepsiCo safety protocols.
• Support scientists in testing new ingredients and developing beverage models.
• Accurately prepare beverage and beverage concentrate samples for experimentation by:
  • Developing a detailed testing plan with timeline
  • Scheduling production runs in technical center
  • Acquiring necessary ingredients and packaging
  • Coordinate the production and storage of samples
  • Submit samples for analytical or sensory testing
  • Thoroughly document experimental details in laboratory notebook
• Maintain and document laboratory inventory.
• Partner externally to source ingredients and leverage vendor expertise.
• Participate as an active member of cross-functional business development teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Product Development, Ingredient Development, Engineering and other groups.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized laboratory environment.
• Effectively work with members of other groups in order to maintain the lab or conduct lab work.

Key Challenges:

• Ability to manage and learn a wide variety of products within the Sparkling Innovation portfolio
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks to support the individuals of the workgroup, manage time and expectations for group needs. Effectively communicate conflict of requests.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $59,000 - $88,500.
• 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, PepsiCo 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.

Qualifications

Critical Competencies:

• Must demonstrate strong commitment to working safely and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to flawlessly execute bench work.
• Must be proactive, reliable and self-motivated.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to proactively and positively interface with various technical functions.
• Must be well organized, capture work details and learning and highlight any unexpected learning.
• Must possess ability to work successful in cross-functional teams.
• Computer Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook (email/calendar)

Education & Experience:

• Required:Bachelor's degree in scientific field

Desired:

• Technician and/or Summer Intern experience(s) at a consumer goods company
• Laboratory bench work experience in school or industry. (Work in food and beverage industry a plus).
• Familiarity with common lab analytical instruments and beverage processing equipment.

EEO Statement

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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.

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Client-provided location(s): Valhalla, NY

Job ID: PepsiCo-415443-en-us

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-07T20:13:56