R&D Analytical Laboratory Associate Analyst - #67670

Overview

PepsiCo R&D is looking for R&D Analytical Laboratory Associate Analyst to 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 main focus will involve horizon scanning new methods with a view to developing and validating those methods to build in-house capability.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of testing programs, managing and prioritizing the testing schedule for regulatory program samples, new product development samples and business continuity projects.
• Support Horizon Scanning activities on food safety issues, building knowledge on methods and capabilities to assess commercial viability
• Develop methods and conduct validation studies against specified business criteria.
• Booking in of samples for analytical testing and review 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.
• Perform accurate analysis and reporting of analytical samples in compliance with PepsiCo Global procedures and standards.
• Responsible for the sample preparation and analysis of core simple, core complex testing and samples for field support. Supports team on projects/validation by providing the necessary analysis required.
• Reporting of analytical results to relevant partners, within agreed timelines.
• Troubleshoots technical issues relating to laboratory analysis, carrying out simple 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 PepsiCo requirements.
• 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 in Chemistry or closely related subject
• Advanced knowledge or relevant industrial experience in the development and application of GC-MS and/or LC-MS in an R&D or academic research environment.
• At least 2 years’ experience in industry or academia
• Experience of method development and validation to an ISO 17025 standard
• 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 technical, communication & analytical skills.