R&D Forensics Intern 2027

PepsiCo; Cork; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking an enthusiastic R&D Intern to join the Analytical Research team in Cork, Ireland. This role offers practical laboratory experience across beverage, concentrate and ingredient projects, supporting product development, manufacturing and quality initiatives.

You will work both independently and within cross-functional teams, ensuring calibration, documentation and high lab standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong IT skills and a proactive, self-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a BSc in Food Science, Chemistry or Forensic Science.
• Strong IT/systems aptitude required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to integrate well within a team.
• Results-oriented with objective-focused mindset.
• Proactive self-starter capable of independent work and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cross-functional projects in areas such as manufacturing support and lab analysis.
• Conduct laboratory analytical testing and support quality documentation.
• Ensure instrumentation calibration per protocols and maintain good lab practices.
• Support day-to-day activities for the R&D Analytical team and collaborate with other functions.

Skills

IT aptitude

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive

Independent work

Results oriented

Education

BSc in Food Science / Chemistry / Forensic Science

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic

We are seeking an enthusiastic R&D Intern to join our Analytical Research team. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a laboratory-based R&D environment, supporting product development, manufacturing, and quality initiatives across beverage, concentrate, and ingredient projects.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Work independently or in a team environment to aid with cross-functional and diverse projects in areas such as:
• Technical support for manufacturing
• Laboratory analytical testing
• Laboratory & quality documentation
• Assist with beverage /concentrate / ingredient related project lab analysis. These duties include:
• Ensure all instrumentation used in the testing is calibrated as per calibration protocols
• Maintain good lab practice to a high level
• Manage documentation requirements to support these activities. These duties include:
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Support the day to day activities for the R&D Analytical team
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across R&D and non-R&D functions as necessary to support business initiatives
• Adherence to PepsiCo Health and Safety standards and requirements

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Undertaking BSc in Food Science / Chemistry / Forensic Science
• Strong IT/systems aptitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to integrate well within a team environment
• Results orientated and commitment to achieving objectives
• Be a proactive self-starter and be able to work independently as well as being flexible