Quality Control Technician

OverviewPepsiCo is on the look-out for a Quality Control Technician to join our Quality Control team on a specific purpose contract basis at PepsiCo Carrigaline. We are the concentrate team in PepsiCo (PGCS) working across the Beverage, Nutrition and Snacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi. We are at the heart of PepsiCo products, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for our brands. We are a global organisation, situated in 16 locations across 9 countries offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT. We want team members who can collaborate in our fast-paced global organisation and are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world. ResponsibilitiesPosition Purpose and Primary AccountabilitiesComply with Confidentiality PolicyEnsure the accurate and timely analysis and disposition of raw materials and manufactured products in accordance with PepsiCo standards and proceduresBecome familiar with the material/product portfolioRegistering QC samples in the laboratory management systems accuratelyMeticulous attention to sample data entry and preparationPrepare all production, delivery and issue samples in a timely mannerEnsure timely and effective issue resolution and communicationMaintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as required.Maintain all relevant records and samples in an organised system for quick and effective access to information with a particular focus on traceabilityAdhere to safe lab practices and GLPOrganise the replenishment of relevant laboratory suppliesDevelop and maintain an effective working relationship with process operatorsDevelop and maintain an effective working relationship with Pepsi’s Product Development group.Liaise with manufacturing and R&D on the smooth introduction of new products during and after scale-up.Flexible regarding priority changesA requirement of this role is that all PepsiCo Health and Safety requirements are adhered to. QualificationsEssential CriteriaBSc in food science, chemistry or equivalentAdditional Desired qualifications and/or experienceDemonstrate an understanding of business fundamentals and synergies of cost/quality/service to maximise impact on work effortGood interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to positively influenceothers and lead teamsGood troubleshooting skills.Ability to manage a varied workload.Ability to work on own initiative, self-motivatedPepsiCo 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-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. 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.For the purposes of external advertising, we have called this role a Quality Control Technician. However please note that the internal job title the successful candidate will have the interna title SC QC Sr Technician.#CG-IRELAND