PepsiCo is looking for R&D Technologist to join on 12 months Fixed Term Contract in Leicester, UK.

R&D Technologist accomplish activities within the DtV and VE team, to support delivery of multiple projects/ programmes led by Project Managers and Platform Development Manager, including prototyping, supporting & leading trials and providing technical support for the team (TSG, Specifications, ZBR’s, data analysis, samples management).

• To plan, organise, execute and communicate assigned specific project components under guidance of line manager whilst maintaining an high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Support organization, samples managment and data analysis from plant trials
• Apply R&D project timelines & processes e.g. TSG ensuring compliance to these under guidance of line manager
• Draft R&D technical data such as product specifications, process specification and finished pack standards with approval from Project Managers/Platfrom Development Manager
• Work closely with R&D functions to ensure legal, nutritional and food safety compliance
• Develop and prepare prototype samples under the direction of the Project Managers/Platfrom Development Manager using safe and best practice operation of bench and pilot scale equipment.
• Assume ownership for a food processing area, ensuring all Food Safety standards are met. 

• Graduate in a Food Science or related subject
• At least 1-2 years experience in FMCG environment with experience of Food Safety standards
• Delivers the Right Results – Delivers against the right priorities & asks questions to realign when appropriate.
• Demonstrates perseverance & a positive attitude in the pursuit of challenging goals
• Collaborates Beyond Boundaries – actively support & takes action to drive a common goal across work &/or project teams
• Embodies integrity & trust  - Consistently follows the meaning of company policies and standards (i.e. Code of conduct)
• Good technical, analytical and communication skills, ability to interpret data and distil into useful and actionable information
• Have an up to date knowledge of technology and be able to absorb and apply this knowledgeKnowing the Business Cold
• Self-starter, self-motivating: able to work with agility without losing momentum and manage uncertainty and complexity in fast evolving FMCG environments
• Flexible to travel (driving license)