R&D Lab Assistant Analyst

PepsiCo; México; Remote; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Scholarship programs for children

Employee discounts

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking an R&D specialist to support bench-top formulation and validation for beverages in LATAM. You will coordinate with product developers and QA, regulatory, and commercialization teams to drive innovation and productivity projects.

The role requires lab experience with analytical equipment, with emphasis on quality, safety, and compliance. Strong English/Spanish communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Food Chemistry/Science, Chemistry or related field.
• Fluent in English and Spanish with strong communication skills.
• Experience in a laboratory environment and familiarity with analytical equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support bench-top beverage formulation and validation in line with R&D protocols.
• Coordinate with Product Developers and cross-functional partners (QA, Regulatory, Commercialization).Support LATAM innovation, TBS and productivity projects.
• Maintain lab facilities, inventories, and calibration programs; generate SAP purchase orders and track payments.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management basics

Virtual teamwork

Cultural awareness

Results oriented

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

Food science/chemistry degree

Tools

Analytical instruments

SAP

Job description

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

TheOpportunity

This role will be responsible for supporting R&D formula development and validation at benchtop development level for beverages, requiring coordination with Product Developers and cross functional R&D partners including, Quality Assurance, Consumer Science, Regulatory Affairs and Commercialization Engineering. This role will provide Support for Innovation, TBS (Technical Brand Stewardship) and Productivity projects for LATAM beverages.

YourImpact

• Execute relevant bench top development applications, including product prototypes, formula adjustments, Finished Product and Raw Material specifications generation and related validation procedures in alignment with PEP R&D protocols and best practices to ensure safe, stable, and legal formulations.
• Meet success criteria assigned to each project including metrics on time, quality and performance as per aligned in AOP and Global Innovation Brief.
• Maintain laboratory facilities, raw materials and laboratory supplies inventories up to date, Bench Top Development working areas clean and according to Safety Guidelines, shelf-life chambers and storage rooms in order, free of expired samples and materials and also generate Purchase Orders in SAP and follow up the Payment Process until Goods Receipt entrance.
• Assist laboratory site management activities, maintenance and calibration program of analytical equipment, provide technical support to operate and coordinate maintenance of the single head filler and Hot Fill Processor equipment.
• Support new material / supplier qualification process following PepsiCo R&D protocols.
• Perform physical chemical analysis of samples and collect information of commercial products and fill out competitive analysis templates.

Qualifications

WhoAreWeLookingFor?

Education

• Education: Bachelor´s Degree or higher in one of the following areas - Food Chemistry, Food Science, Food Process Engineering, Chemistry or any Food Science Field related technical area;

Experience

• • R&D experience: Not necessarily required; desired some experience working in a laboratory facility is a plus
  • Functional experience: Desired Experience in Product Development is a plus.
  • Ability to work in a laboratory using different Analytical Equipment is a plus

Skills

• Fluent in both English and Spanish is a must.
• Basic Project Management Skills
• Ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a virtual team environment
• Cultural sensitivity / flexibility in responding to different cultures;
• Results oriented and able to balance competing priorities without losing momentum and managing uncertainties.
• Self-starter and proactive

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and to participate in execution plans to get alignment.
• Curiosity for learning
• Good communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

Whatcanyouexpectfromus:

• Opportunitiestolearnanddevelopeverydaythroughawiderangeofprograms.
• Internaldigitalplatformsthatpromoteself-learning.
• DevelopmentprogramsaccordingtoLeadershipskills.
• Specializedtrainingaccordingtotherole.
• Learningexperienceswithinternalandexternalproviders.
• Welovetocelebratesuccess,whichiswhywehaverecognitionprogramsforseniority,behavior,leadership,momentsoflife,amongothers.
• Financialwellnessprogramsthatwillhelpyoureachyourgoalsinallstagesoflife.
• Aflexibilityprogramthatwillallowyoutobalanceyourpersonalandworklife,adaptingyourworkingdaytoyourlifestyle.
• Andbecauseyourfamilyisalsoimportanttous,theycanalsoenjoybenefitssuchasourWellnessLine,thousandsofAgreementsandDiscounts,Scholarshipprogramsforyourchildren,AidPlansfordifferentmomentsoflife,amongothers.

Weareanequalopportunityemployerandvaluediversityatourcompany.Wedonotdiscriminatebasedonrace,religion,color,nationalorigin,gender,sexualorientation,age,maritalstatus,veteranstatus,ordisabilitystatus.Werespectandvaluediversityasaworkforceandinnovationfortheorganization.