R&D Data Analyst

General Description: 

1. Part of the PepsiCo Quality Program (PQP), global business teams are classifying specifications/ingredients to enable food safety hazard assessment with a focus on FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) compliance.
2. The identified resource will support sectors/business units with the mapping exercise as appropriate and coordinate incoming change requests for changes and re-assessments.
3. Keen insights regarding raw materials in the manufacture of food and beverage will enable analysis of scientific research and identification of hazards associated with food materials.
4. Fulfill Data Steward responsibilities in responding to change management of the material classification tool.
5. Act as a point person/clearing house contact as questions arise and address SME teams when needed.
6. Collaborate with business sectors globally to train, update, and communicate application of the classification tool and changes to the tool.
7. Support enhancement of the hazard analysis with internal and external tools and data systems.
8. Support automation project by liaising with database developers.
9. Conduct user acceptance testing.
10. Support accurate and timely mapping of ingredients to the new material classification.
11. Maintain master files and adhere to document control procedures.
12. Support related Food Safety technical services as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

1. Certification in or working knowledge of Food Safety and Quality systems
2. Crisis management / recall management experience

Requirements:

• Knowledge of food materials and associated biological and chemical hazards and a general understanding of physical, chemical, and biological hazards associated with different categories of food and beverage ingredients.
• Experience in food safety, microbiology, and/or toxicology is preferred.
• Exposure to product development, manufacturing, and/or supply quality is also desirable (5+ years).
• Practical knowledge of food ingredients (how they are grown, cultivated, harvested, processed, distributed) and risk assessment thereof (5+ years)
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel; high frequency user experience with database/ product lifecycle management tools (e.g., Product Vision, SAP) (5+ years)
• Basic understanding of the Food Safety Modernization Act, domestic and international regulatory requirements
• Influential written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills