QUALIFICATIONS

• Analytical Chemistry/Nutritional Science/Food Science/Technology qualification to BSc degree level as a minimum requirement
• Minimum 1-2 years work experience essential, with knowledge and experience of analytical techniques, instrumentation, and statistics
• Experience in running UPLC/HPLC advantageous
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility regarding priority changes
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a cross functional and global environment (cultural awareness)
• Good organizational, time-management and teamwork skills
• Self-starter, proactive in delivering results and a good organiser
• Cooperate with co-workers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision
• Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame
• Exhibits a can-do attitude and a willingness to take on significant challenges
• Ability to think and act on their own, while communicating needs and results appropriately
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Strong problem-solving skills

• Performs analytical testing on samples as per test schedule in compliance with PepsiCo Global procedures and standards.
• Ensures an adequate supply of consumables, reagents and chemicals to maintain the operation of the lab.
• Prepares lab solutions, reagents and controls in the lab.
• Demonstrate competent use of laboratory business information and reporting systems (LIMS).
• Reviews and interprets test results.
• Work with team, Quality Manager and Laboratory Manager to ensure compliance to Global Quality Management System, as well as ISO17025 requirements and accreditation body requirements.
• Conducts test method investigations and validations for accreditation where required.
• Develops reference files, quality control charts, and graphs on laboratory data.
• Participate and demonstrate competency in proficiency testing schemes, and ensure adequate follow up to the results recovered.
• Demonstrate adherence to site and MS Health & Safety and Good Laboratory Practice policies and procedures. Support the development of risk assessments within the Cork MS team and drive &S culture in the team.
• Ensure good housekeeping and good laboratory practices.
• Provide technical and analytical support to customers
• Deliver analytical practical and theoretical training as required.