Food Science and Quality Operations Senior Coordinator

Overview

Raw Material analyst based in the Little Island Laboratory.

This is a temporary basis opportunity for up to 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Confidentiality Policy
• Ensure the accurate and timely analysis and disposition of raw materials and manufactured products in accordance with PepsiCo standards and procedures
• Organise the replenishment of relevant laboratory suppliesDevelop and maintain an effective working relationship with process operators
• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with Pepsi’s Product Development group.
• Liaise with manufacturing and R&D on the smooth introduction of new products during and after scale-up.
• Flexible regarding priority changes
• A requirement of this role is that all PepsiCo Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.
• Become familiar with the material/product portfolio
• Registering QC samples in the laboratory management systems accurately
• Meticulous attention to sample data entry and preparation
• Prepare all production, delivery and issue samples in a timely manner
• Ensure timely and effective issue resolution and communication
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as required.
• Maintain all relevant records and samples in an organised system for quick and effective access to information with a particular focus on trace-ability
• Adhere to safe lab practices and GLP

Qualifications

• BSc in food science, chemistry or equivalent
• A minimum of 1-2 years experience working with ingredients/materials/product

Additional Desired qualifications and/or experience

• Demonstrate an understanding of business fundamentals and synergies of cost/quality/service to maximise impact on work effort
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to positively influence others and lead teams
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to work on own initiative, self-motivated