Quaker R&D Sr Scientist

PepsiCo; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team at a leading global company focused on R&D product development in the Quaker Breakfast Category. This role requires a creative food product developer passionate about food science, responsible for transforming consumer needs into product requirements. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure robust product design and execution, while also contributing to sustainability goals. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on nourishing products enjoyed by millions. If you are eager to innovate and grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in product development within a CPG company.
• Deep knowledge of ingredient function and formulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop product formulations leveraging food chemistry expertise.
• Design experiments and analyze data for technical recommendations.

Skills

Food Chemistry

Product Development

Statistical Analysis

Project Management

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

BSc in Food Science or related fields

Master or PhD preferred

Tools

Gantt Charts

RACI Matrix

Job description

Overview

You will be part of a diverse and fast-paced team in R&D that leads R&D product development for Quaker Breakfast Category in Canada. You will be responsible for translating consumer needs into product requirements & technical parameters to launch delicious and nourishing products for US and Canadian markets. We are looking for a hands-on food product developer who has a passion for food science and is both highly creative and technically oriented.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Develop product formulations that leverage expertise in food chemistry and food ingredient functionality
• Design and execute experiments following good scientific protocol, and analyze/interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process issues
• Collect data and analyze using statistical methods. Leverage external and internal experts for key analytical and sensory research
• Perform basic economic evaluations on ingredient usage in product formulations
• Support cross-functional teams through the Stage Gate process from feasibility to execution while ensuring robust product & process design
• Support technical and business risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development, as well as product reformulations in support of Brand Stewardship
• Partner with R&D disciplines, such as Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Nutrition, Regulatory, to ensure robust, safe, and legal product design

Qualifications

• BSc in chemical/electrical/food engineering, material science, food/dairy science, chemistry, or other related disciplines; Master or PhD preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience with a CPG company with a minimum of 2 years in product development
• Detail-oriented individual who can manage and partner across R&D functions during product development life cycles that include new idea generation, prototype development, product optimization, production start-up, and national launching of new products
• Product Development – Deep knowledge of ingredient function, formulation, and mass balances; Process development – Knowledge of grain-based products; oatmeal, ready-to-eat cereal, pancake mix, baked products; Project Management – Experience managing technical projects of varying complexities, setting up agendas, and building timelines to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, think on their feet, and execute with speed
• Effective communication skills to work with the whole value chain of the company
• Team player (good interpersonal skills, able to inspire/lead others)
• Preferred: Project management skills - FTE calculations, RACI matrix, Critical Paths, Gantt Charts, Resource management

Why work at PepsiCo

At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.