R&D Lab Scientist – Physical Science & Methods

PepsiCo; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Physical Science professional in the UK to lead method development and measurement science initiatives across our food manufacturing sites. You will perform physical testing from ingredients to finished products, interpret data, and present findings to diverse audiences.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Food Science with 2+ years in a lab, plus advanced instrumentation knowledge and the ability to collaborate with global colleagues to drive safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science or related discipline with 2+ years’ laboratory experience.
• Ability to create and implement practical solutions to test ideas or improve equipment and demonstrates high attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge in physical science instrumentation through postgraduate study or relevant industrial experience (Rheology, TPA, RVA, DSC, Microscopy, Particle Size, Colour analysis).
• Ability to collaborate with technicians, scientists, managers, stakeholders and global counterparts to achieve business objectives.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems and Laboratory Quality Management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical science projects to support the portfolio of the future across global sites.
• Coordinate measurement science activities with statistics teams and business stakeholders; deliver clear project plans and milestones.
• Plan, design, execute and report statistically sound experiments with precise timing.
• Perform physical testing from raw ingredients to finished products; develop and refine methods.
• Provide data interpretation and present findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Support horizon scanning to assess new physical science techniques for the business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration & stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or Food Science or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification or relevant industrial experience in physical science instrumentation

Tools

Rheology

Texture Profile Analysis

Rapid Viscosity Analysis

Thermal Analysis (DSC)

Microscopy

Particle Size

Colour analysis

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Physical Science professional in the UK to lead method development and measurement science initiatives across our food manufacturing sites. You will perform physical testing from ingredients to finished products, interpret data, and present findings to diverse audiences.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Food Science with 2+ years in a lab, plus advanced instrumentation knowledge and the ability to collaborate with global colleagues to drive safe,