R&D Analytical Chemist - GC-MS/LC-MS, Food Safety (12m FTC)

PepsiCo Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo R&D in Leicester is seeking an R&D Analytical Laboratory Chemist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will join the Measurement Sciences team, performing analytical testing related to food safety and developing/validating methods to build in-house capability.

You will also support method development, arrange testing schedules, and ensure data is reported in line with PepsiCo procedures. The role requires strong analytical skills, LC-MS/GC-MS experience and knowledge of ISO17025

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or closely related subject.
• Advanced knowledge or relevant industrial experience in the development and application of GC-MS and/or LC-MS.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience in industry.
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Demonstrate competent use of laboratory business information and reporting systems (LIMS).
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, flexible and adaptable.
• Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions and demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail.
• Good organizational, time-management and teamwork skills.
• Good technical, communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical testing activities on food safety related issues, building knowledge on methods and capabilities.
• Execute method development and conduct validation studies against specified business criteria using GC-MS or LC-MS instrumentation.
• Support the day-to-day execution of testing programs, prioritising testing schedule for regulatory samples, new product development samples and continuity projects.
• Responsible for sample preparation and analysis of core simple and complex testing; support teams on projects/validation.
• Perform accurate analysis and reporting of analytical samples in line with PepsiCo procedures.
• Develop reference files, QC charts and graphs on laboratory data.
• Participate in proficiency testing schemes and follow up results.
• Present data and findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Book in samples for testing, review results and enter onto LIMs.
• Ensure stock is managed and ordered to enable smooth workflow.
• Troubleshoot lab equipment and carry out maintenance as required.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment schedules for relevant instrumentation.
• Train new technicians to PepsiCo standards.
• Work with Quality Manager to ensure ISO17025 and QMS compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Lab data analysis

Education

Degree/Master in Chemistry

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS

LIMS

Job description

PepsiCo R&D in Leicester is seeking an R&D Analytical Laboratory Chemist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will join the Measurement Sciences team, performing analytical testing related to food safety and developing/validating methods to build in-house capability.

You will also support method development, arrange testing schedules, and ensure data is reported in line with PepsiCo procedures. The role requires strong analytical skills, LC-MS/GC-MS experience and knowledge of ISO17025