Laboratory Assistant

Overview

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

Job Overview: Prepare test samples of material used in production, in components and conducts routine physical and chemical to ensure conformity to established specifications. Analyses qualitative and quantitative test by recording and computing pertinent data. May maintain laboratory equipment and for ordering replacement parts when necessary. Reports to supervisor.

• Prepare and maintain laboratory ingredients and equipment
• Sample raw materials, packaging and finished products
• Test routine raw materials, packaging and finished products
• Analyse and computed data and recorded information
• Apply laboratory hygiene and safety procedure experience in quality control within a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, GLP, Food safety and quality systems
• Strong attention to details with the ability to identify defects and inconsistencies
• Good understanding of hygiene, product grading and quality standards
• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment
• Accurate record keeping and reporting skills
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work shifts, holidays and weekends
  
  

• 1-3 years relevant experience in a Laboratory
• Diploma in Food Technology/Biotechnology (or equivalent)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to details and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills