PepsiCo, Flavor Science Intern (R&D)

Role will involve supporting the following activities:

• Liquid and Powder ingredients concentrate and application issue resolution including bench top preparation and scale-ups and stability testing for our Sweet and Savoury portfolio of products.
• Analytical testing to support the foods forensics and brand stewardship team on issue resolution.
• Responsible for sweet and savoury finished products and application in project related lab analysis.
• Support global seasoning project through routine powder testing and new instrument method development

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all instrumentation used in the testing is calibrated and are in a suitable for use.
• Maintain good lab practice to a high standard /maintain accurate records
• Prepare digital reports, interpret data and relay results in a timely manner
• Contributing to safety assessments/risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with EHS guidelines.

• Undertaking BSc in Food Science/ Chemistry/ Nutrition (or related discipline)
• Good verbal and written communication, skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Team Player.
• Self-starter, self-sufficient and eager to learn.
• Interest in Food and the Food Industry.
• Strong IT Skills in Word & Excel.

Additional Desired qualifications and/or experience: Understanding of powder and analytical instrumentation is desired, however training on specific equipment will be provided.