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As an R&D Associate Scientist on the AFH – Food Service team, you will have the opportunity to expand your technical expertise while contributing to the development of a diverse portfolio of beverage products. In this role, you will help translate strategic market objectives into new formulations and processes, optimize designs based on consumer insights, and support the selection of winning concepts for commercialization.
Associate Scientists actively participate in the full product development lifecycle—including new idea generation, prototype creation, product optimization, and production start-up—while also providing hands-on support to senior product developers as needed.
Successful candidates thrive in a fast-paced, consumer-driven environment and enjoy tackling challenges that require creativity, technical rigor, and strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- Development of sparkling beverages from concept through commercialization.
- Conduct and document product development lab work, including development of bench top prototypes, implementation and maintenance of stability testing, and scale-ups for commercialization.
- Provide product formulation support by accurately preparing laboratory beverages and concentrates and submitting samples for analytical and sensory evaluation.
- Provide technical risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development.
- Translate product attributes into formal specifications for manufacture.
- Create beverage documents; ensure products are safe, stable, and legal.
- Possess basic technical foundation of ingredient functionality and potential interactions.
- Ability to conduct experiments, demonstrate ability to understand trends in data and think of potential solutions to address technical challenges.
- Provide technical guidance and bench development for targeted development initiatives and existing brands.
- Submission of samples for analytical and sensory evaluation.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written, including timely and accurate documentation of work in laboratory notebooks, actively communicate status of research.
- Utilization of interpersonal skills to work effectively within teams.
- Reaches out for guidance.
- Demonstrates ability to understand application of consumer research and experimental design to project objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team to reach project objectives.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,600 - $123,150.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- B.S. in Food Science or related discipline. 1-2 years' experience or related discipline is a plus.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- This position will require flexibility in working hours to set-up and complete focus groups, product expos, pilot plant scale–ups or plant trials that may extend past typical working hours.
- Willingness to travel.
- Accurately maintains Laboratory notebook and follows all safety requirements (e.g. PPE).
- Strong Bench Beverage development skills a plus.
- Ability to use bench scale and pilot plant equipment flawlessly to produce quality product to target.
- Ability to analyze problems, develop accurate data and determine causes.
- Moderate computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point and internet.
- Good time management and organization skills.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
KEY CHALLENGES:
- Ability to quickly learn, demonstrate proper laboratory techniques and formulate products.
- Ability to self-initiate and manage multiple project tasks independently to meet business objectives and to support the individuals of the workgroup.
- Ability to communicate and highlight risks.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate will be experienced in the consumer goods industry and demonstrate the following skills:
- Intellectual curiosity.
- Strong laboratory skills.
- Analytical Thinking.
- Teamwork.
- Communication/Presentation Skills (verbal and written).
In addition, the following capabilities will be essential to success in the job:
- Ability to provide thought leadership on tactical aspects of projects.
- Outstanding time management, team working and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and communicate implications of experimental results.
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
Overview:
As an R&D Associate Scientist on the AFH – Food Service team, you will have the opportunity to expand your technical expertise while contributing to the development of a diverse portfolio of beverage products. In this role, you will help translate strategic market objectives into new formulations and processes, optimize designs based on consumer insights, and support the selection of winning concepts for commercialization.
Associate Scientists actively participate in the full product development lifecycle—including new idea generation, prototype creation, product optimization, and production start-up—while also providing hands-on support to senior product developers as needed.
Successful candidates thrive in a fast-paced, consumer-driven environment and enjoy tackling challenges that require creativity, technical rigor, and strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- Development of sparkling beverages from concept through commercialization.
- Conduct and document product development lab work, including development of bench top prototypes, implementation and maintenance of stability testing, and scale-ups for commercialization.
- Provide product formulation support by accurately preparing laboratory beverages and concentrates and submitting samples for analytical and sensory evaluation.
- Provide technical risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development.
- Translate product attributes into formal specifications for manufacture.
- Create beverage documents; ensure products are safe, stable, and legal.
- Possess basic technical foundation of ingredient functionality and potential interactions.
- Ability to conduct experiments, demonstrate ability to understand trends in data and think of potential solutions to address technical challenges.
- Provide technical guidance and bench development for targeted development initiatives and existing brands.
- Submission of samples for analytical and sensory evaluation.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written, including timely and accurate documentation of work in laboratory notebooks, actively communicate status of research.
- Utilization of interpersonal skills to work effectively within teams.
- Reaches out for guidance.
- Demonstrates ability to understand application of consumer research and experimental design to project objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team to reach project objectives.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,600 - $123,150.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- B.S. in Food Science or related discipline. 1-2 years' experience or related discipline is a plus.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- This position will require flexibility in working hours to set-up and complete focus groups, product expos, pilot plant scale–ups or plant trials that may extend past typical working hours.
- Willingness to travel.
- Accurately maintains Laboratory notebook and follows all safety requirements (e.g. PPE).
- Strong Bench Beverage development skills a plus.
- Ability to use bench scale and pilot plant equipment flawlessly to produce quality product to target.
- Ability to analyze problems, develop accurate data and determine causes.
- Moderate computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point and internet.
- Good time management and organization skills.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
KEY CHALLENGES:
- Ability to quickly learn, demonstrate proper laboratory techniques and formulate products.
- Ability to self-initiate and manage multiple project tasks independently to meet business objectives and to support the individuals of the workgroup.
- Ability to communicate and highlight risks.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate will be experienced in the consumer goods industry and demonstrate the following skills:
- Intellectual curiosity.
- Strong laboratory skills.
- Analytical Thinking.
- Teamwork.
- Communication/Presentation Skills (verbal and written).
In addition, the following capabilities will be essential to success in the job:
- Ability to provide thought leadership on tactical aspects of projects.
- Outstanding time management, team working and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and communicate implications of experimental results.
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
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Get Access To All JobsProduct Designer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Designer role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the position is directly tied to your degree program's curriculum. Roles involving user research, interaction design, prototyping, or UX systems work typically satisfy the integral-part-of-curriculum requirement for programs in UX, HCI, graphic design, or information science. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program requirements and the employer's job description.
Does my employer need to file anything with USCIS for CPT?
No. CPT authorization happens entirely through your school, not USCIS. Your DSO updates your I-20 to reflect the authorized employer, dates, and hours. The employer doesn't file a petition or pay any government fees. You do need an offer letter with specific details, employer name, role title, start and end dates, and weekly hours, before your DSO can process the authorization.
Can I work part-time as a Product Designer on CPT during the semester?
Yes. Part-time CPT allows up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session and is the standard arrangement for students who want to preserve their full 12 months of OPT eligibility. Most design internships and contract roles can be structured at part-time hours. Confirm the schedule with your employer before your DSO submits the authorization, since the approved hours are fixed on your I-20.
How do I find Product Designer employers who regularly hire F-1 CPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with consistent F-1 hiring history in design and UX roles, which is a practical signal that a company already understands CPT documentation requirements. Companies running structured internship cohorts or design residency programs are also strong targets, since they've processed I-20 authorization letters before and have onboarding workflows that account for CPT start dates.
What happens if my CPT end date passes before my project wraps up?
You must stop working immediately when your CPT authorization expires. You can't work on unauthorized CPT, even informally. If the project timeline extends, your DSO can issue a new or updated I-20 with a revised end date, but only if the work still qualifies as curriculum-integral and your program allows the extension. Request the updated authorization before the original end date, not after it lapses.
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