Flavor Science R&D Intern — Lab & Analytics

PepsiCo Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. seeks an intern for 6 months to support the R&D Foods team. The role includes assisting with liquid and powder ingredient workups, bench top prep, scale-ups, and stability testing across sweet and savoury products.

You will perform analytical testing to support forensics and brand stewardship teams, and assist with finished-product applications and lab analyses for projects. Training on instrumentation and method development will be provided.

Qualifications

• Undergoing a BSc in Food Science, Chemistry or Nutrition (or related discipline).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Team player.
• Self-starter, self-sufficient and eager to learn.
• Interest in food and the food industry.
• Strong IT skills in Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all instrumentation used in the testing is calibrated and is suitable for use.
• Maintain good lab practice to a high standard and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare digital reports, interpret data and relay results in a timely manner.
• Contributing to safety assessments/risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with EHS guidelines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

People skills

Team player

Self-motivation

IT skills (Word & Excel)

Education

BSc in Food Science/ Chemistry/ Nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PepsiCo Inc. seeks an intern for 6 months to support the R&D Foods team. The role includes assisting with liquid and powder ingredient workups, bench top prep, scale-ups, and stability testing across sweet and savoury products.

You will perform analytical testing to support forensics and brand stewardship teams, and assist with finished-product applications and lab analyses for projects. Training on instrumentation and method development will be provided.