FSQA Intern (R&D) intern 2027

PepsiCo; Municipal District of Cobh; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Cork FSQA Internship in R&D focuses on microbiological testing and reporting of beverage samples for the Global Quality Marketplace program. The role supports line qualifications, innovation projects, troubleshooting, and customer requirements while ensuring PepsiCo standards.

Tasks include preparing reagents, maintaining StarLIMS, reviewing results, and contributing to ISO 17025/GLP compliance. The intern will work across cross-functional teams, communicate findings clearly, and help

Qualifications

• Microbiological/Analytical Chemistry/Nutritional Science/Food Science/Technology knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility regarding priority changes.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a cross functional and global environment.
• Good organizational, time-management and teamwork skills.
• Cooperate with co-workers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision.
• Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame.
• Exhibits a can-do attitude and a willingness to take on significant challenges.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, controls and instrumentation to support testing.
• Perform microbiological testing and reporting of beverage samples in compliance with PepsiCo global standards and procedures.
• Maintain and support StarLIMS system, including sample management, specifications and master data administration.
• Review, interpret and communicate microbiological test results and analytical findings.
• Conduct method validations, investigations and proficiency testing to support accreditation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025:2017, A2LA accreditation requirements, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Microbiology

Analytical Chemistry

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Data analysis

Flexibility

Tools

StarLIMS

Job description

Overview

The R&D FSQA Intern will be responsible for performing accurate microbiological testing and reporting of beverage samples for the Global Quality Marketplace (3C) Program, supporting line qualifications, innovation projects, troubleshooting, and customer requirements while ensuring compliance with PepsiCo standards and procedures.

Duties include preparing laboratory reagents and controls, managing and supporting LIMS systems and master data, reviewing and interpreting analytical results, and conducting method validations and investigations. Maintains laboratory quality systems through proficiency testing, quality control monitoring, data analysis and reporting. Supports KPI tracking, ISO 17025:2017 and A2LA compliance, Health & Safety and GLP standards, and contributes to the Cork FSQA Microbiology Lab strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, controls and instrumentation to support testing.
• Perform microbiological testing and reporting of beverage samples in compliance with PepsiCo global standards and procedures.
• Maintain and support StarLIMS system, including sample management, specifications and master data administration.
• Review, interpret and communicate microbiological test results and analytical findings.
• Conduct method validations, investigations and proficiency testing to support accreditation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025:2017, A2LA accreditation requirements, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Microbiological/Analytical Chemistry/Nutritional Science/Food Science/ Technology knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility regarding priority changes
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a cross functional and global environment (cultural awareness)
• Good organizational, time‑management and teamwork skills
• Cooperate with co‑workers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision
• Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame
• Exhibits a can‑do attitude and a willingness to take on significant challenges
• Ability to analyse and interpret data