R&d Tech Analyst

Overview:
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**Responsibilities**:
**The Opportunity**

This role will provide microbiology support for all new innovations, brand stewardship and supply chain projects across categories (Foods and Beverages), it will be responsible for coordinate all management process at Tech Center Micro Lab. This position shall ensure alignment and deployment of Global Policies, Stds and Procedures in the LatAm Sector.

**Your Impact**

As **R&D Tech Analyst**your responsibilities would consist:

- Laboratory management process (incomings, maintenance, equipment calibration, etc). Ensure microbiology programs compliance, results driven.
- Monitor and measure performance of PepsiCo R&D Micro Laboratories.
- Provide microbiology guidance for new projects and programs within R&D and Ops teams to elevate microbiology awareness. Identify Micro risk for ingredients, finished goods and preventive controls programs related.
- Implementation and validation for new micro methodologies. Work in collaboration with Regional and Global Groups.
- Support sanitation and process validation for high
- risk ingredients to provide accurate microbiology input to R&D, and Ops according to Global standards and Food safety Mandates.
- Update and upload paperwork (ie. Microbiology methods).
- Ensure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined project timeline
- Identify potential areas for process improvements to make recommendations to R&D and Ops for continuous improvement
- Network closely with cross functional partners with R&D, Operations and FSQA organization supporting microbiology.
- Deliver Microbiology tools as needed. Deliver training to key stakeholders i.e. FSQA, R&D, Ops.
- Level up Microbiology culture across LatAm R&D, FSQA and Ops.
- Support Root Cause Analysis
- LatAm representation within Microbiology Global Working Groups. Ensure Policies, standards and Protocols are delivered and implemented in the Sector.

Qualifications:
**Who Are We Looking For?**
- Microbiology/ Food Science Engineer / Chemical Engineer / Food Chemistry / Food Technology. Degree.
- 2-3 years of experience in a Food Industry
- Fluent in English and Spanish. Portuguese desirable.
- Competency shall be demonstrated through proficiency testing programs
- Good understanding of Quality Assurance/ Food Safety concepts and good working knowledge of food microbiology, food allergens, physical and chemical hazards.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Collaborative skills and strong interest in working with others across time zones; Ability to build relationships and work closely with both internal and external partners
- Good communication skills - oral and written
- Flexible and able to work under pressure managing multiple time bound assignments.
- Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered in a timely manner
- Exceptional data organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated & demonstrated ability to take initiative on projects**What can you expect from us**:

- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions and processes
- Organized personality
- Team player
- Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy
- Advocates for and embraces the use of new tools and techniques
- Problem Solving
- Seeks opportunities to strengthen digital culture through collaborating and sharing knowledge
- Track record of improving processes, leading projects and influencing decision-makers
- Has an informed opinion on digital trends, including fluency with specific digital technologies

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