QA Lab Analyst

Overview We are a global organisation, situated in 15 locations across 8 countries offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT. We want team members who can collaborate in our fast paced global organisation and are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world. Succesful candidate will perform accurate analysis and reporting of beverage samples submitted as part of the Global Quality Marketplace (3C) Program, for line qualifications, innovation, troubleshooting and other customer needs in compliance with PepsiCo Global procedures and standards. This is a Specified Purpose Contract role for up to 12 months. Responsibilities 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 GQS 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. Ensure good housekeeping and good laboratory practices. Provide technical and analytical support to customers Deliver analytical practical and theoretical training as required. 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, GC-MS, ICP-MS and IC-MS/MS 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 For the purposes of external advertising we have called this role a QA Lab Analyst. However please note that the internal job title the successful candidate will be R&D Ops & Meas Sci Assistant Scientist. For more information, scroll down to MORE FROM PEPSICO or  visit www.pepsico.com.