Associate Scientist, Product Development - Pepsi Lipton

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Pepsi Lipton is a Joint Venture formed between PepsiCo and Unilever in order to capitalize on growth of the ready-to-drink tea segment. It is a global business worth more than 3.0 billion USD today and consisting of four core brands: Lipton, Brisk, Pure Leaf, and Tazo. Our vision is to expand our global leadership and enter new benefit areas with current and additional brands. This role will support the Pepsi Lipton Global R&D team developing refresh, reframe and breakthrough innovation for North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific markets.

• Demonstrate ability to understand application of consumer research and experimental design to project objectives
• Perform all activities in a safe manner and within the context of all PepsiCo safety protocols, maintaining GMP in laboratory, pilot plant, and factory settings
• Partner with R&D disciplines such as Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Nutrition, and Regulatory to ensure a robust, safe and legal product design
• Create and ensure accuracy of product specification documents
• Possess ability to conduct experiments, analyze data and make recommendations to address technical challenges
• Participate as an active member of cross-functional business teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and others
• Accurately prepare laboratory beverages and concentrates and submit samples for analytical and sensory evaluation
• Conduct and document product development lab work, including development of bench top prototypes, implementation and maintenance of stability testing, and pilot plant/commercial scale-up trials
• Partner externally to source ingredients and leverage vendor expertise
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, including timely and accurate documentation of work in laboratory notebooks and active communication of status of research

Education & Experience

• Ability to analyze and communicate implications of emerging consumer trends
• Proven track record in maintaining good working relationships with business partners
• Outstanding teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
• Occasional flexibility in working hours to setup and complete focus groups, product expos, pilot plant scaleups, or plant trials that may extend past typical working hours
• B.S. in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related discipline

Critical Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to think critically & analytically
• Must possess ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams
• Ability to self-initiate and manage multiple project tasks independently to meet business objectives and to support the individuals of the workgroup
• Must be well-organized, capture work details and learning and highlight any unexpected learning
• Outstanding time management, team working and communication skills
• Ability to flawlessly execute laboratory bench work and pilot-plant scale-ups
• Ability to provide thought leadership on tactical aspects of projects
• Strong commitment to working safely and maintaining a safe work environment
• Ability to analyze and communicate implications of experimental results

Percent Travel: 10-15% (domestic & international)
Work Level 1A: Pay: The pay range for this position is $53,200 to $79,700. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
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