Laboratory Technician

The job holder supports key workstreams lead by the Flavour S&T team, based at Beaumont Park.

Job Duties:

- Support product development activities by preparing product samples following recipes defined by the Flavour S&T team. This includes precisely weighing ingredients according to given formulations, season products following food safety protocols, packing product in preparation for sensory testing and/or shipping

- Support the Flavour S&T team in submitting samples for sensory and/or analytical analysis. Including using PepsiCo systems for samples submission, tracking and systematically saving the results, labelling and packing the samples for testing

- Support the Flavour S&T team in completing administration tasks, such as recipe archiving, file saving etc

- Responsible for day to day maintenance of the lab, including ordering of ingredients based on provided recipes, and maintaining the flavour lab in best conditions - ensuring that the lab is a clean and safe space to work

- Responsible for maintaining the inventory for ingredients and equipment in the lab

- Coordinate sample tasting under the Flavour S&T team instructions

- Once appropriate training is completed, support the Flavour S&T team with SPBT analytical tests (suite of analytical tests that involve the use of some analytical instrumentation)

Skills required:

• First Degree or equivalent in a Food Science or Chemistry-related discipline. At least 12 months experience working in a commercial culinary-related role preferred but not essential
• Computer literate (email, Excel, use of PepsiCo system to submit samples for testing and save files- will receive training)
• Self-starter with strong self-motivation to drive for results in an innovative, inquiring and scientifically robust manner - able to deal with uncertainty and complexity
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with team members, sensory analytical lab team members and ingredient suppliers

Working hours:

Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00, with 1hr lunch break

Based on site, at the R&D PepsiCo office in Beaumont Park

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