R&D FSQA Assistant Scientist - L05

The R&D Microbiology Assistant Scientist provides technical and operational support to PepsiCo's Global R&D Microbiology team. This role combines routine microbiological laboratory activities such as routine sample analysis and challenge study preparation and execution with ownership of critical laboratory operations functions including procurement, safety leadership, culture collection management, equipment maintenance coordination, and laboratory compliance support.

The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the laboratory operations team supporting microbiological testing, challenge studies, innovation projects, and laboratory governance programs.

• Conduct routine microbiological analyses of beverages, ingredients, concentrates, and related materials.

• Prepare microbiological media, reagents, and laboratory supplies.

• Support microbiological challenge studies and qualification studies.

• Ensure accurate sample logging, documentation, reporting, and record retention.

• Maintain compliance with GLP and laboratory quality standards.

• Order laboratory supplies and coordinate vendor interactions.

• Monitor laboratory expenditures and assist with budget tracking.

• Serve as primary Area Safety Representative for the laboratory.

• Assist with laboratory equipment qualification activities.

• Coordinate culture storage, preservation, inventory, and documentation.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,600 - $94,450.

• 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.

• 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.

• BS degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related scientific discipline.

• Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance programs.

• Experience coordinating vendors and external laboratories.

• Experience with laboratory data systems and digital tools.

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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