R&D Forensics Intern 2027

PepsiCo Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

PepsiCo Ireland seeks an enthusiastic R&D Intern to join the Analytical Research team, supporting product development, manufacturing and quality initiatives across beverages, concentrates and ingredients.

The role offers hands-on laboratory experience in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on technical testing, documentation and health and safety compliance within PepsiCo standards.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Technical support for manufacturing
• Laboratory analytical testing
• Laboratory & quality documentation
• Assist with beverage /concentrate / ingredient related project lab analysis
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Support day-to-day activities for the R&D Analytical team
• Develop and maintain relationships across R&D and non-R&D functions
• Adherence to PepsiCo Health and Safety standards and requirements

Skills

IT/systems aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Results-oriented

Proactive/self-starter

Independence / flexibility

Education

BSc in Food Science / Chemistry / Forensic Science

Job description

Overview

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