Global R&D Life Sciences Intern

PepsiCo Inc.; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking interns for R&D roles across Global Capabilities, Life Sciences, Digital Solutions, and Consumer Science. You will collaborate with product development, quality, and nutrition teams to analyze data and support safe, high-quality products.

The program emphasizes hands-on research, data-driven decisions, and opportunities to convert to full-time roles. Ideal candidates are enrolled in BS/MS/PhD programs in Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Statistics, or related fields, with

Qualifications

• Must graduate within one year of internship completion.

Responsibilities

• Support the framework around pillars: Technical Insights, Digital Solutions, Compliance or Life Sciences.
• Work with cross-functional partners to deliver data using analytical instruments and procedures.
• Lead sensory and consumer product research to inform development decisions.
• Explore how statistics, modeling, and AI can accelerate product development.

Skills

Business objective translation

Technical & scientific advances

Incorporate business needs into tech

Lab/pilot plant experience

Data science familiarity

Multitasking

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's/Master/PhD in relevant field

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking interns for R&D roles across Global Capabilities, Life Sciences, Digital Solutions, and Consumer Science. You will collaborate with product development, quality, and nutrition teams to analyze data and support safe, high-quality products.

The program emphasizes hands-on research, data-driven decisions, and opportunities to convert to full-time roles. Ideal candidates are enrolled in BS/MS/PhD programs in Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Statistics, or related fields, with