Overview Assist with trial protocols and issue to key stakeholders post alignment with R&D Technologist/ R&D Manager Assist with organizing and execute assigned research and development projects for SAR&D team.(Calendar Delivery) covering work streams ranging from very limited partial autonomous ownership through to transactional and hoc delivery. Support the R&D Technologist across the relevant product platform to deliver low complexity projects. Specifically focused on execution of prototypes to support around pilot plant trials. Support the R&D technologist to execute production trials for low complexity projects and report trial results to R&D Manager utilizing the TSG methodology:Define and align trial protocols which is pre-aligned with the R&D technologist. Communicate trial request with relevant stakeholders and support the setup of pre-trial meetings. Attend pilot plant and factory trials as and when needed by the R&D technologist. Responsibilities Responsible for routine analytical and product quality tests. Lead base product collection from the production lines for development at pilot plant level Collaborate with product developers Support effective work in the pilot plant keeping GMP and general good hygiene practices in place. Support R&D Tech/ New EHS representative on EHS initiatives (both local and onsite requirements- a few of which are adhoc) Online training to enhance business knowledge Conduct seasoning applications, ensuring in specification salt results are attained Conduct following Laboratory tests:Salt Analysis Oil Analysis Bulk Density Analysis Particle Size Analysis Moisture Analysis Other project support areas Compile project timelines and communicate to relevant teams to ensure required equipment and resources are available for use Execute scale-up activities within PepsiCo owned Production Plants and pre-selected Co-manufacturers by working closely with Project lead Deliver concise, accurate and complete reporting on projects to Line Manager and Project Teams, with guidance on recommendations for ingredient, formulae and process conditions Draft R&D technical data such as artwork specifications, process specifications and finished pack standards with approval from Project Manager Work with Regulatory to ensure legal compliance Qualifications Minimum Qualification: Successfully completed the Theoretical part of their studies in scientific field with 60% Average and in the relast year of studies. (Biochemistry, Food Technology or Engineering) South African citizen Good technical and analytical skills, basic knowledge of statistics, ability to interpret data and distil into useful and actionable information Supportive team player with an accurate, methodical, tidy and reliable approach Excellent people skills Results driven, demonstrate an ability to persevere and provide timely and direct feedback to others High degree of self-motivation combined with good organisational and interpersonal skills Eager to learn and use initiative, self-starter Ability to work independently and to deal with change and increasing complexity Integrity, Safeguard the Company’s designs, formulations, process and reputation in all matters Driving License will be an advantage. Preferred Qualification: Ability to collaborate and communicate well within the R&D team and when needed with selected multiple business functions including SC/OPS, Commercialization and external partners (eg. CFAM, Clextral, Schaaf) Effective negotiation skills to ensure equitable use of shared resources. Have an up to date knowledge of technology and be able to absorb and apply this knowledge Creative thinking, be able to generate creative, workable ideas within the scope of projects. Results driven, demonstrate an ability to persevere. Ability to be able to work independently and to deal with change and increasing complexity. Self starter, self-motivating. #J-18808-Ljbffr