Flavor Innovation & Specifications Scientist

PepsiCo Inc.; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Health

Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Flavor Specification Scientist to join the R&D Technical Brand Stewardship Flavor Specifications team. You will develop flavor material specifications, work with flavor suppliers, and support regulatory compliance across beverage innovations.

Responsibilities include end-to-end specification development, analytical evaluation using GC-FID/GC-MS, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines while ensuring quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Flavor Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques, including GC-FID, GC-MS, and supporting software such as Agilent MassHunter.
• Strong understanding of flavor chemistry and ingredient functionality.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate fit-for-purpose specifications by applying flavor system expertise.
• Create technical specifications in accordance with global ingredient standards.
• Lead the end-to-end specification development process through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive spec completion and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate raw material testing to qualify new materials.
• Research flavor systems and apply learnings to create fit-for-purpose flavor raw material specifications.
• Evaluate materials and recommend analytical methodologies for raw material acceptance criteria.
• Research flavor chemistry and marker compounds to support specification development.
• Leverage results from analytical techniques, including GC-MS, GC-FID, RI, and SG to generate material insights.
• Consult SMEs, FCC & JECFA monographs, and other applicable resources to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain shared worklists and tracking tools to support prioritization and stakeholder alignment.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices within the specification function.
• Perform sensory evaluations as needed to support business activities.

Skills

Flavor system expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Flavor Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

GC-FID

GC-MS

Agilent MassHunter

Job description

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Flavor Specification Scientist to join the R&D Technical Brand Stewardship Flavor Specifications team. You will develop flavor material specifications, work with flavor suppliers, and support regulatory compliance across beverage innovations.

Responsibilities include end-to-end specification development, analytical evaluation using GC-FID/GC-MS, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines while ensuring quality and regulatory standards.