Conducts and supports ingredient application programs to identify and validate new ingredient and formulation technologies that drive advantage across the global Beverage portfolio. Participate as an active member of cross-functional teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Product Development, Regulatory, Measurement Sciences, Engineering and other groups. Responsibilities • Support and drive technical evaluation of new ingredient and formulation technologies for the Beverage portfolio. • Conduct hands-on application assessment & testing at both the bench and in pilot plant leveraging experimental design. • Supports interaction and linkage to key GSP programs between Beverage categories to ensure program alignment and technology transfer to Category teams. • Identifies and leverages external partners to source new ingredients and technologies. • Assesses technology applicability in Beverage products and delivers proven solutions to product development teams. • Primary accountability will be focused on supporting and driving capability programs and application assessment - focused on functional ingredients and clean label preservatives ingredients that includes - model formula application, identify technical unlocks for beverage compatibility, shelf -stability validation and sensory assessment. • Demonstrates technology applicability and potential, leveraging protocept development and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences • Leverages strong partnerships with external and internal experts (analytical, sensory, academia) to resolve key technical challenges • Performs basic economic evaluations on ingredients, ingredients suppliers, and product formulations to assess viability • ~10% travel expected Compensation and Benefits: • The expected compensation range for this position is between $88,200 - $147,650. • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually. • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Qualifications • BS/MS/PhD Food Science & Technology / Food Chemistry or related field • 3-4 years (BS) of experience in the Food/Bev Industry or related area • 1-2 years (MS) of experience in the Food/Bev Industry or related area • 0-1 years (PhD) of experience in the Food/Bev Industry or related area • Proven expertise in utilization of scientific method and critical thinking to drive robust research programs and deliver results • Understanding of food chemistry, carbohydrates, product formulation and development, ingredient technology, and food safety • Functional knowledge of analytical test methodologies and data interpretation • Ability to make significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources. • Detail-oriented individual with proven ability to independently lead multiple projects and work streams simultaneously, leveraging project management tools. • Self-starter with good oral and written communication and presentation skills, the ability to work with various personalities and work styles, • Have technical curiosity and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams. • Positive learner-highly creative individual with desire to gain and apply knowledge to new products/opportunities Ability to travel when needed • This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States