At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct critical analytical testing for food safety and support method development.
- Company: Join PepsiCo R&D in a dynamic Leicester lab environment.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work with advanced technology, and develop your skills.
- Other info: 12-month fixed-term contract with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety while growing your career in a leading company.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry, experience with GC-MS/LC-MS, and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Overview
Pepsi Co R&D is looking for R&D Analytical Laboratory Chemist to join on 12 months Fixed Term Contract and be based in Leicester.
Job Purpose
In this role you will be part of Measurement Sciences team, working within the R&D analytical laboratory at Beaumont Park.
The role is responsible for providing critical analytical testing on analyses related to food safety.
The primary focus of the role will be to support analytical testing within the Measurement Sciences team, as well as provide technical support and troubleshooting.
Potential development and validation of new methods to build in-house capability, may be a requirement.
Responsibilities
- Support analytical testing activities on food safety related issues, building knowledge on methods and capabilities.
- Execute method development and conduct validation studies against specified business criteria using GC-MS or LC-MS instrumentation.
- Support the day-to-day execution of testing programs, assisting management and prioritization of the testing schedule for regulatory program samples, new product development samples and business continuity projects.
- Responsible for the sample preparation and analysis of core simple, core complex testing and samples for field support.
Support teams on projects/validation by providing the necessary analysis required.
- Perform accurate analysis and reporting of analytical samples in compliance with Pepsi Co Global procedures and standards within agreed timelines.
- Develops reference files, quality control charts and graphs on laboratory data.
- Participate and demonstrate competency in proficiency testing schemes and ensure adequate follow up to the results recovered.
- Present data and findings in a coherent and concise manner to various stakeholders.
- Booking in of samples for analytical testing, reviewing of test results and entry onto LIMs.
- Ensure that all required stock is managed and ordered in a timely manner to enable smooth flow of workload.
- Troubleshoot technical issues relating to laboratory analysis, carrying out maintenance as required.
- Responsibility for equipment calibration and maintenance schedule for the lab on instrumentation associated with relevant analyses.
- Training all new technicians in accordance to Pepsi Co standards.
- Work with Quality Manager to ensure compliance to Quality Management System, as well as ISO17025 requirements and accreditation body requirements.
- Capture internal and partner feedback and maintain complaints log, highlighting any outcomes to team or leadership as appropriate.
- Support program leads with regards to testing requirements, appropriate / approved external laboratories and the review and reporting of results.
- Demonstrate adherence to site Health & Safety and Good Laboratory Practice policies and procedures.
Support specific lab activities such as COSHH assessments, permit writers and others as needed.
Qualifications
- Degree or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or closely related subject.
- Advanced knowledge or relevant industrial experience in the development and application of GC-MS and/or LC-MS.
- At least 2-3 years’ experience in industry.
- Experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
- Demonstrate competent use of laboratory business information and reporting systems (LIMS).
- Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, flexible and adaptable.
- Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions and demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail.
- Good organizational, time-management and teamwork skills.
- Good technical, communication and analytical skills.
R&D Analytical Laboratory Chemist (12-month FTC) in Leicester employer: Pepsico
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