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Pepsico R&D Ana Tech Associate Scientist - Plano, TX in Plano, Texas
413925BR
Auto req ID:
413925BR
Company:
Pepsico
Job Code:
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Job Description:
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Bring your passion and talent to our stage and continue to share our future and deliver innovative products to our consumers. This role is part of the R&D Measurement Sciences team, a team focused on smart data, driving decisions and insights through efficient data generation, interpretation, and communication. The Associate Scientist coordinates workload, tests samples, and reports analytical data for a core Quality program for analytical monitoring of snacks and convenience food products within North America. The focus of this role is on Regulatory Testing using LC/MS Analysis and supporting equipment/processes. In this role, the R&D Associate Scientist may also conduct chemical and physical lab analyses to evaluate the composition of snacks, ingredients, food products, raw materials, or quality samples. Additional responsibilities include assisting in routine wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, communicating with R&D or Operations for product management, and reporting data into a laboratory information management system. This position will report to the Regulatory Testing team lead and is located at our Global R&D facility in Plano, TX.
Responsibilities
Perform laboratory analyses using LC/MS, following standard operating procedures. Interpret data, calculate, and report results.
Document all test data in LIMS and communicate results in an accurate and timely manner, according to established turnaround time requirements.
Responsible for data review, identifying interferences in chromatography, sample retests, control charting and product/platform trend analysis.
Conduct/lead special testing projects to optimize testing process and reduce turnaround time, as related to regulatory testing.
Maintain accurate equipment, quality records and assure the reliability of measurement systems by using appropriate Good Lab Practices (GLP) and established processes.
Responsible for LC/MS (and all test related equipment) troubleshooting & minor repair.
Support sample preparation (grinding, weighing, automated sample prep equipment) using proper quality control processes.
Prepare and maintain chemicals, solutions, sample dilutions, and equipment as needed for the performance of analyses.
Manage laboratory supplies. Organize and purge samples on a regular basis.
Follow all appropriate safety procedures, including proper PPE, as well as other site policies and programs.
Communicate with prep room and/or test requestors (scientists, engineers, technician, management) to ensure samples are processed/analyzed accurately.
Communicate and collaborate with external vendors to optimize and troubleshoot instruments.
Develop/integrate digital processes in the testing area to increase speed to market and ensure long term data storage/security.
Integrate LabVantage functionality into MS regulatory testing processes.
Percent Travel: up to 10%
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,000 - $100,500 based on a full-time schedule.
Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
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.
Position Title:
R&D Ana Tech Associate Scientist - Plano, TX
Job Category:
Technician
Minimum Education Required:
Bachelors
City*:
Plano
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related discipline with 3+ years’ experience in a laboratory environment.
Experience with LC/MS operation/methodology and mass hunter software preferred.
Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry.
Experience in foods and beverages preferred.
Strong attention to detail while conducting all testing and reporting.
Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver accurate analytical results to needed timelines.
Ability to work closely with other technicians, scientists, and management to achieve business objectives.
Demonstrated ability to learn and share new techniques and adapt to new ways of working.
Familiar with understanding and following all Good Lab Practices and lab safety procedures.
Good understanding of hazardous chemicals and ability to safely handle hazardous chemicals.
Strong organizational skills, with an ability to keep neat, orderly, and complete records.
Ability to prepare graphs and tables using appropriate computer software such as Microsoft Excel.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience with LabVantage LIMS preferred.
State*:
Texas