R&D Global Trialling Technician

PepsiCo; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking an R&D Global Trialling Technician in Leicester to contribute to global agriculture science projects. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy of sample processing while developing key relationships and supporting innovation initiatives within a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in executing raw material processing protocols.
• Ability to generate, manage, and analyze complex datasets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute raw material processing protocols across multiple product types.
• Co-ordinate project samples and ensure quality data generation.
• Assess risks and ensure safety during hazardous processes.

Skills

Data management

Technical expertise

Sample processing

Education

Technical experience in R&D environments

Experience in potato and oat sample processing

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Overview

PepsiCo is hiring R&D Global Trailling Technician to join in Leicester.

This role is important to the success of multiple Agriculture Science global projects and is integral to enable delivery against strategic commitments while also supporting key innovation initiatives across R&D.

Overview

PepsiCo is hiring R&D Global Trailling Technician to join in Leicester.

This role is important to the success of multiple Agriculture Science global projects and is integral to enable delivery against strategic commitments while also supporting key innovation initiatives across R&D.

Responsibilities

• Sample Processing and Analysis: Execute raw material processing protocols across multiple product types in a fast-paced, dynamic R&D environment, ensuring high standards of accuracy and consistency. Generate, manage, and analyse sample data across internal and external projects, ensuring data is quality-checked (QC’d), and processes/uploaded effectively.
• Project Coordination: Co-ordinate the planning and analysis of project samples, ensuring adherence to protocols and the generation of high-quality, reliable, and globally aligned data. Communicate key findings and recommendations to project leads and stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage technical knowledge and experience to enhance project outcomes, providing strategic input and problem-solving that adds essential value at project and function level.
• Safety and Training: Ensure all hazardous and high-risk processes (e.g., liquid nitrogen handling and cryogenically frozen samples) are fully risk-assessed, with staff appropriately trained to operate safely and effectively in demanding lab and field environments. Support with training programs for internal teams, supply chain partners, FutureFarm/Ag Science research locations, Global Procurement and Operations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in executing raw material processing protocols across multiple product types in a fast-paced, dynamic R&D environment, ensuring high standards of accuracy and consistency.
• Practical experience as a technician in potato and oat sample processing.
• Willingness to learn PepsiCo best-practice methodologies including batch frying, kettle frying, oat sample quality and other specialized techniques.
• Strong data management skills, capable of generating, handling, and analyzing complex datasets, while delivering actionable insights within tight deadlines.
• Experience across diverse work environments connected both in field and lab settings.
• Skilled at building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships, collaborating with key stakeholders to drive project success and ensure seamless execution.
  
  

The role requires a combination of technical expertise and adaptability to successfully navigate a dynamic R&D environment. Key competencies include:

• Flexibility & Adaptability - Ability to adjust to shifting project demands, including the willingness to travel
• Reliability & Accountability - A highly dependable and punctual team member with a strong commitment to delivering results, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standard and within set timelines.
• Attention to Detail & Precision
• Professionalism & Representation - Acts as a credible and professional representative of PepsiCo, both internally and externally.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services

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