R&D Data Analyst

Computech Corporation; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a professional focused on food safety to participate in the PepsiCo Quality Program. This role involves mapping ingredient classifications to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have expertise in food safety systems and experience in crisis management. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and exposure to food ingredients is essential. The position supports various sectors by training on classification tools and managing documentation. Ideally, candidates have over 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Certification in or working knowledge of Food Safety and Quality systems.
• Crisis management / recall management experience.
• Knowledge of food materials and associated biological and chemical hazards.
• Experience in food safety, microbiology, and/or toxicology is preferred.
• Practical knowledge of food ingredients and risk assessment (5+ years).
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel and management tools (5+ years).
• Understanding of Food Safety Modernization Act and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support sectors/business units with the mapping exercise for compliance.
• Act as a point person for change management regarding classification.
• Train and update business sectors on classification tools.
• Conduct user acceptance testing.
• Maintain master files and document control procedures.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and support related Food Safety services.

Skills

Food Safety and Quality systems

Crisis management / recall management

Microsoft Excel

Database management tools

Influential communication skills

Tools

Product Vision

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Computech Corporation provides IT and consulting services to various customers across the globe. We are a Minority Certified Company with over 15 years of industry experience. Our global delivery model and proven track record enable companies to realize improved business efficiency and increased profitability.

Job Description

General Description:

• Part of the PepsiCo Quality Program (PQP), global business teams are classifying specifications/ingredients to enable food safety hazard assessment with a focus on FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) compliance.
• The identified resource will support sectors/business units with the mapping exercise as appropriate and coordinate incoming change requests for changes and re-assessments.
• Keen insights regarding raw materials in the manufacture of food and beverage will enable analysis of scientific research and identification of hazards associated with food materials.
• Fulfill Data Steward responsibilities in responding to change management of the material classification tool.
• Act as a point person/clearing house contact as questions arise and address SME teams when needed.
• Collaborate with business sectors globally to train, update, and communicate application of the classification tool and changes to the tool.
• Support enhancement of the hazard analysis with internal and external tools and data systems.
• Support automation project by liaising with database developers.
• Conduct user acceptance testing.
• Support accurate and timely mapping of ingredients to the new material classification.
• Maintain master files and adhere to document control procedures.
• Support related Food Safety technical services as needed.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications:

• Certification in or working knowledge of Food Safety and Quality systems
• Crisis management / recall management experience

Additional Information

Requirements:

• Knowledge of food materials and associated biological and chemical hazards and a general understanding of physical, chemical, and biological hazards associated with different categories of food and beverage ingredients.
• Experience in food safety, microbiology, and/or toxicology is preferred.
• Exposure to product development, manufacturing, and/or supply quality is also desirable (5+ years).
• Practical knowledge of food ingredients (how they are grown, cultivated, harvested, processed, distributed) and risk assessment thereof (5+ years)
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel; high frequency user experience with database/ product lifecycle management tools (e.g., Product Vision, SAP) (5+ years)
• Basic understanding of the Food Safety Modernization Act, domestic and international regulatory requirements
• Influential written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills