R&D Scientist

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global food and beverage company in Mexico City seeks an R&D Scientist to transform technical knowledge into practical insights through formulation and application testing. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, ingredient evaluation, and contributions to innovation initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in R&D. The company offers numerous learning and development programs along with flexible working options.

Servicios

Opportunities for professional development

Financial wellness programs

Recognition programs for performance

Formación

• 1–2 years in R&D, with exposure to product and/or ingredient development processes.
• Fluent English, required to collaborate in a global environment.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct ingredient evaluations and document testing across various food systems.
• Prepare materials for trials and integrate new ingredients into formulations.
• Maintain detailed lab records and prepare insights for decisions.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of food technologies

Problem-solving abilities

Data interpretation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We Are PepsiCo

Join PepsiCo and Dare for Better! We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers and change agents. From leadership to front lines, we're excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place.

Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries.

Our product portfolio, which includes 22 of the world's most iconic brands, such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade and Sonrics, has been a part of Mexican homes for more than 116 years.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where all people are welcome. Here, you can dare to be you. No matter who you are, where you're from, or who you love, you can always influence the people around you and make a positive impact in the world.

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Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The R&D Scientist transforms technical knowledge into practical insights through formulation and application testing. By validating ingredient performance in real food systems, this role informs ingredient recommendations and supports innovation and renovation initiatives. As an individual contributor, the scientist collaborates cross-functionally to execute trials, assess technologies, and optimize processes—all aligned with the strategic goals of the Portfolio Transformation agenda.

Your Impact

As R&D Scientist your responsibilities would consist of:

• Ingredient Evaluation: Conduct and document testing across various food systems, analyzing sensory and physicochemical data to assess functionality.
• Product & Process Support: Prepare materials for trials, integrate new ingredients into formulations, and adjust based on performance outcomes.
• Analytical and Sensory Tests: Interpret data to identify optimization opportunities, and support scale-up activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, and external partners to execute trials and share progress updates.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed lab records and prepare insights for presentations and decision-making.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in ongoing learning and apply feedback to enhance daily contributions and ingredient expertise.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• Experience: 1–2 years in R&D, with exposure to product and/or ingredient development processes.

• Technical & Analytical Skills: Knowledge of food technologies and ingredient functionality, with strong problem-solving abilities and data interpretation skills.

• Collaboration & Communication: Team player with proven cross-functional collaboration, able to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Languages: Fluent English, required to collaborate in a global environment.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.