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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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