R&D Region Associate Technician

PepsiCo

📍 Leicester, England, United Kingdom

FULL_TIME Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The R&D Technician supports the Europe Foods R&D product development teams through a variety of activities. This includes sample preparation, management and analysis, data and sample collection during trials, and the creation of prototype samples. The role operates across both PepsiCo and third‑party facilities, requiring the ability to balance rigour, creativity and initiative while consistently maintaining compliance with R&D, food safety and quality standards. Activities supported include but are not limited to DODs, shelf‑life studies, Europe‑wide trials, stock ordering and movement, gold‑standard logistics and PVQ.


Responsibilities

Main Purpose: Support Europe Foods R&D teams through delivery of core operational activities, including sample preparation, trials, testing and logistics. Ensure work is executed accurately, on time and in full compliance with food safety, quality and R&D standards, enabling efficient delivery of t...