Beverage R&D Lab Analyst - Formulation & Validation

PepsiCo Inc.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Flexible working day

Scholarship program for children

Discounts and agreements

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking an R&D Lab Assistant Analyst in Mexico City to support benchtop beverage development, coordination with product developers and cross-functional partners. You will help generate finished product specs, raw material specs, and perform validation tasks according to PepsiCo R&D protocols.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, English and Spanish fluency, and hands-on lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Chemistry, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• R&D laboratory experience is a plus.
• Experience with analytical equipment is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute bench top development applications, including product prototypes and formula adjustments.
• Generate Finished Product and Raw Material specs and validate procedures.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure safety and compliance.
• Support calibration and maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Assist with supplier qualification following R&D protocols.
• Perform physical-chemical analysis and compile competitive data.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Virtual teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Results oriented

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Chemistry / Food Science / Chemistry

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking an R&D Lab Assistant Analyst in Mexico City to support benchtop beverage development, coordination with product developers and cross-functional partners. You will help generate finished product specs, raw material specs, and perform validation tasks according to PepsiCo R&D protocols.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, English and Spanish fluency, and hands-on lab experience.