Science Platforms Intern (R&D) 2027

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

Job summary

PepsiCo Internship Programme in Cork, Ireland invites an enthusiastic R&D Science Platforms Intern for a 6-9 month placement starting next year. You will join the team at Teagasc Moorepark and Little Island locations to work on protein and fiber ingredient projects.

You'll gain hands-on lab experience, contribute to lab reports, and help create prototype products across Muscle, Metabolic, and Gut Health tech areas.

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate student in a STEM field.
• Interest in R&D and nutrition/science projects.

Responsibilities

• Lab testing of ingredients.
• Work on lab reports.
• Create prototype products.

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo Internship Programme is 6-9month program designed for high potential undergraduate students, just like you, into real life business impact roles – with the goal to best prepare you for a successful future. We are now looking to hire a R&D Science Platforms Intern to join the team in Cork, Ireland starting next year for the duration of 6-9 months.

The internship will focus on a project characterizing protein and fiber ingredient combinations for application in Muscle, Metabolic, and Gut Health technical chassis’. The role will provide opportunities to gain CE’s across protein, powders, and fiber/biotics-focused teams, as well as model applications.

Responsibilities

• Lab testing of ingredients,
• Work on lab reports,
• Create prototype products

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student

The role involves most of the week to be spent at our off‑site office & lab at Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, as well as opportunity to work from Little Island R&D location.