R&D Global Trialling Technician

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage sector is looking for an R&D Global Trailling Technician in Leicester. The successful candidate will play a vital role in executing sample processing tasks and ensuring high-quality data management for various Agriculture Science projects. This role requires strong technical expertise and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in raw material processing protocols in R&D.
• Experience as a technician in potato and oat sample processing.
• Strong data management skills for complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Execute raw material processing protocols ensuring accuracy.
• Coordinate planning and analysis of project samples.
• Ensure safety and provide training on high-risk processes.

Skills

Data Management

Technical Expertise

Problem-Solving

Relationship Building

Flexibility & Adaptability

Job description

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.