R&D Assistant Scientist (Specification Specialist) - 1 year contract - Jobs in Cambridge, ON

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Overview:The R&D Asst Scientist - Specification Specialist will support specification creation and maintenance for the Canada Regional R&D team. This role supports the specification process flow and specification documents across multiple brands and products, from specification inception through in-market launch, including maintenance. Please note, this is a 1 year contract.The Pepsico Foods Canada portfolio is a broad portfolio across many technology platforms including potato chips, tortilla chips, extruded, bars and baked goods. As the specification specialist for PFC Canada, you will have unique opportunities to apply technical knowledge by working with product developers to prepare and generate raw material, product, and process specifications. Successful candidates thrive in an environment of fast-paced, consumer-driven product development.This role works in partnership with our US regional and Global R&D partners and subject matter experts in building specifications to enable the project and specification system objectives. The role also works in partnership with cross-disciplinary and cross functional partners in Regulatory, Quality, Food Safety, Innovation, Procurement and Operations.The CompanyPepsiCo Canada is recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 employers. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our product portfolio includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands, from Gatorade to Quaker, Tropicana to Lay’s and more. We make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCos effort to help build a more sustainable food system represents a key element of the companys broader vision of accelerated, sustainable growth known as Winning with Purpose. As part of this vision, PepsiCo is striving to be a better company by further integrating purpose into the core of its business and brands and doing even more for people and the planet. Our purpose efforts include fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, supporting the communities where we live and work, and improving choices in our portfolio through reformulations and new products.At PepsiCo Canada, we are focused on delighting our consumers by delivering high-quality products and exciting brand campaigns. Our people are critical to our success and by supporting their personal growth and development and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, PepsiCo Canada is a company you’ll be proud to join!Responsibilities:What you’ll be working on/key accountabilities:

• Manage specification workflows from initiation to final approval.
• Create specification documents including ingredients, product, process, composition, salt/seasoning conversion etc.
• Develop expertise and work within various spec systems including Product Vision, Xspec, EDocs, PDMS etc
• Partner with Canada Regional R&D team for all technical details related to specification creation and upkeep.
• Partner with the current GFGC specification team to create and route all required documentation for review and approval.
• Collaborate with x-discipline (Product Development, etc.) and x-function (GFGC {Food Safety, Regulatory, Quality, Specification Documentation, etc.}, Operations, Purchasing, etc.) on new/ existing specifications and new business proposals.
• Communicate with Seasoning/Ingredient suppliers to obtained critical information for specification creation, updating, and final approval.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Food Science, chemistry, or other related applied science/technology disciplines
• 2+ years with a CPG company with demonstrated experience in specification development
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated competency to manage multiple projects and deliver results while overcoming obstacles.
• Excellent attention to detail and willingness to ask clarifying questions to ensure specification excellence.
• Possess strong work ethic and ability to be a self-starter.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adapts to change well with the personal leadership to influence and positively motivate self and peers.
• Outstanding teamwork and communication skills

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation, and vacation pay
• A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
• An opportunity to give back to the community with our Always on Volunteer 360 Program
• An organization that aims to use their scale, reach and expertise to build a more sustainable world

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