Apply: Work Integrated Learner – R&D Technician (Temporary) – PEPSICO
Responsibilities
What are we looking for?
Responsible for routine analytical and product quality tests
Lead base product collection from the production lines for development at pilot plant level.
Collaborate with product developers.
Support maintenance of pilot plant in accordance with 5 S
Daily Scale/balance verification
Weekly stock taking and communicating these needs to pilot plant manager.
Humidity Chamber water re-fill, drainage, and observation
Support R&D Tech/ New EHS representative on EHS initiatives (both local and onsite requirements- a few of which are ad hoc)
Food Safety- Ensure all cleaning records in seasoning area/chemical lab are up to date when facility is being used.
Monitor First aid box stock and re-stock at clinic when required.
Various ad hoc support requested by Lab manager.
Support Bev lab PD with pilot plant standards of operation
Online training to enhance business knowledge.
Conduct seasoning applications, ensuring in
specification salt results are attained.
Operation of packaging machine:
-Film changes
-Sample coder
-X-ray calibration and learning new products
Conduct following Laboratory tests:
Salt Analysis
Oil Analysis
Bulk Density Analysis
Particle Size Analysis
Moisture Analysis
Plan and lead assigned R&D projects.
Compile project timelines and communicate to relevant teams to ensure required equipment and resources are available for use.
Plan resources for trials and when needed align priorities with Line Manager
Execute scale-up activities within PepsiCo owned Production Plants and pre-selected Co-manufacturers by working closely with Project lead.
Develop and prepare prototype samples under the direction of the project manager using safe and best practice operation of lab and pilot scale equipment.
Deliver concise, accurate and complete reporting on projects to Line Manager and Project Teams, with guidance on recommendations for ingredient, formulae, and process conditions.
Draft R&D technical data such as artwork specifications, process specifications and finished pack standards with approval from Project Manager
Work closely with Regulatory to ensure legal compliance.
Support the maintenance of all R&D Analytical Laboratory and Pilot Plant equipment.
Perform analytical tests (Both Manual & Automated): Moisture, Salt, Oil, FFA, PV, Sodium, Reducing Sugars, NIR related, Texture, Packaging Barrier Properties, Seal Strengths, Gas Chromatography etc.
Support Health and Safety Agenda for R&D and related activities
Support HACCP and/ Food Safety related activities
Qualifications
What will qualify you for this role?
Minimum Qualification: Successfully completed the Theoretical part of their studies in scientific field with> 70% Average and in there last year of (Biochemistry, Food Technology or Engineering)
South African citizen
Good technical and analytical skills, basic knowledge of statistics, ability to interpret data and distil into useful and actionable information.
Supportive team player with an accurate, methodical, tidy, and reliable approach
Excellent people skills
Results driven, demonstrate an ability to persevere and provide timely and direct feedback to others.
High degree of self-motivation combined with good organisational and interpersonal skills.
Eager to learn and use initiative, self-starter.
Ability to work independently and to deal with change and increasing complexity.
Integrity, Safeguard the Company’s designs, formulations, processes, and reputation in all matters.
Driving License
CLOSING DATE: NOT SPECIFIED
“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act.”
