Research scientist Work, Jobs in Leicester (with Salaries)

R&D Product Development Assistant Scientist
PepsiCo —Leicester
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
6d
Environment + Energy Advisory Graduate - Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester and Nottingham - closes 3/7/26
AECOM —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Project management
7d
Scientist / Senior Scientist - Bioscience (Nottingham)
Sygnature Discovery —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
Associate Principal Scientist (In Vivo Pharmacology) - Kidney Disease/Inflammation/Metabolic Disease
Sygnature Discovery —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Radiotherapy Service Technician
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust —Coventry
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
5d
Principal Ecologist - BNG Specialist
AECOM —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Head of Radiotherapy Physics
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust —Nottingham
- £94,356 - £108,814 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
4d

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R&D Product Development Assistant Scientist

PepsiCo -
Leicester

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Job details

6 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Engineering
English
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Project management
Presentation skills
Product development
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview:

This role is based in the PC&TC&Dips Technology team, within Europe Foods. The purpose is to lead execution of technology workstreams in line with Sector and BU AOP plans. The focus will be across the various Technical Platforms of Potato Chips, Tortilla Chips and Dips with a major focus on Innovation but also supporting Brand Stewardship.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity when they join the team to work on critical priorities across Europe Foods, providing a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to broaden their knowledge and gain additional skills across the largest categories and core brands of Pepsico Foods.

Responsibilities:

Managing the execution of PC&TC&Dips projects in line with sector and BU AOP plans
Support Foods R&D development and research projects including trials, validation and scale ups
Collaborate closely with cross functional and global partners to execute projects excellently
Design experiments, shelf life tests, perform testing and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations
Apply TSG (Technical Stage gate) requirements; prepare ingredient and product specifications, recipes, label information, and transfer into the available Documentation Systems to provide compliance to proven product design and legal requirements
Leverage external and internal expertise to solve problems
Develop and maintain effective working relationships across R&D and non-R&D functions as necessary to support business initiatives
Support the day-to-day operation of the R&D function
Thrive in a fast-paced environment as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously
Provide R&D voice in cross-functional forums and work as an effective business partner in collaboration with R&D discipline partners

Qualifications:

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Degree in Foods / Engineering / Science or related discipline
Ability and interest to work safely in laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments
Solid project management skills with emphasis on co-ordination and seeking solutions
Good interpersonal skills and a degree of resilience to work in a global matrix structure
Capable of managing multiple tasks and assignments while prioritizing and carrying forward own work agenda with low levels of supervision
Strong analytical skills – ability to interpret complex data and distil into useful and actionable information
Passion for creativity and innovation within a commercially driven environment
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Competent with core applications of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and on-line collaboration tools
Fluent spoken and written English
Good presentation skills (written & verbal)
Must be willing and able to travel 20% of the time

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

Good presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
Active problem solving skills
Great collaborator
Passion for innovation and product development
Collaboration with key external interfaces which may include strategic equipment & ingredient vendors, co-manufacturers

THE GREAT 5 COMPETENCIES:

Execution - Results– Focuses on critical issues & obstacles & works to resolve them considering both short- and long-term implications
Growth Talent development People Leader - Trusts in individuals to deliver objectives and day-to-day job accountabilities. Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment where people feel respected and valued for their contributions
Forward thinking - Implements new practices and ideas that will have a positive impact on the business
Relationships-Network - Develops effective and rewarding working relationships with people across different cultures and/or business categories
Thinking- External perspectives – ensure a good understanding of the consumers for the platforms and also capabilities of external partners that can support their agendas e.g. raw material suppliers
Agility change management to support business priorities appropriately and to support PD’s through any changes to ensure continued delivery of the business agenda

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