**Responsibilities**
**Are you looking for a challenging opportunity in an organization with a dynamic, innovative, and diverse environment? if so, your future is at 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 ®, QUAKER ® and more. 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.
Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.
- Currently we are looking for our next:
**Microbiology Lab Management - Analyst (FSQA)**
**Which is the main objective of this role?**
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 BCIC Micro Lab. This position shall ensure compliance for other specific Global and Regional FSQA Programs and will support the Audit Management programs
**What will you be doing?**
- Laboratory management process (incomings, maintenance, equipment calibration, etc). Ensure microbiology programs compliance, results driven.
- Monitor and measure performance of PepsiCo Laboratory
- Provide microbiology guidance for new projects and programs within R&D and Ops teams to elevate microbiology awareness.
- 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 new FSQA organization supporting microbiology and audit systems and programs. Identify quality systems and tools.
**Qualifications**
**Who are we looking for?**
- Microbiology/ Food Science Engineer / Chemical Engineer / Food Chemistry / Food Technology. Degree.
- Competency shall be demonstrated through proficiency testing programs
- Good understanding of Quality Audit systems for Food Industry i.e. GFSI, AIBI, CAPA.
- 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.
- Fluent in English and Spanish. Portuguese desirable.
- 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
- 2-3 year of experience relevant experience requiredin a CPG company and or specifications management space
**What can you expect from us?**
- Competitive compensation
- A flexible work environment that promotes a healthy balance between personal and professional life
- A dynamic and inclusive culture
- A supportive team that will foster your professional growth and development
- Opportunity to work with relevant projects worldwide
- Opportunity to give back to the community with our volunteer programs
**Thank you so much