Laboratory Technician & Syrup Room Assistant (Stage)

Job Description:

Overview

PepsiCo is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician & Syrup Room Assistant (Intern) to support both the Quality Department and Syrup Room operations.
This internship offers hands-on experience in laboratory analysis, food safety systems, and beverage production processes, providing a strong foundation for a career in Quality, R&D, or Production Operations.

Responsibilities

1. Laboratory Operations

* Support the execution of physical and chemical laboratory analyses.
* Monitor laboratory programs, tools, and quality procedures.
* Assist the Quality Control (QC) team in implementing PepsiCo sanitation protocols and Food Safety requirements.
* Contribute to the development of Statistical Process Control (SPC) using control charts.
* Support the operation and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
* Ensure proper documentation of analysis results in written reports and digital databases.

2. Quality & Food Safety Support

Provide technical support for the implementation of production standards, including:
* Quality procedures, programs, and best-practice tools.
* HACCP procedures and daily self-monitoring control plans.
* Maintenance of food safety documentation and compliance systems.

3. Syrup Room Assistance

Support the Syrup Room Operator in daily operational activities, including:
* Preparing, handling, and mixing ingredients according to PepsiCo-Schweppes and PLI recipe standards.
* Ensuring correct concentrate preparation procedures and adherence to quality guidelines.
* Managing equipment, planning tasks, and supporting production readiness.
* Ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards during all syrup preparation processes.

Qualifications

*
Technical Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or similar).
* Basic knowledge of physical and microbiological sampling techniques.
* Ability to use basic laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
* Strong operational mindset and attention to detail.
* Teamwork orientation and good interpersonal/communication skills.
* Reliable, precise, and proactive approach to task execution.
* Basic level of English (written and spoken).

1. Laboratory Operations

* Support the execution of physical and chemical laboratory analyses.
* Monitor laboratory programs, tools, and quality procedures.
* Assist the Quality Control (QC) team in implementing PepsiCo sanitation protocols and Food Safety requirements.
* Contribute to the development of Statistical Process Control (SPC) using control charts.
* Support the operation and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
* Ensure proper documentation of analysis results in written reports and digital databases.

2. Quality & Food Safety Support

Provide technical support for the implementation of production standards, including:
* Quality procedures, programs, and best-practice tools.
* HACCP procedures and daily self-monitoring control plans.
* Maintenance of food safety documentation and compliance systems.

3. Syrup Room Assistance

Support the Syrup Room Operator in daily operational activities, including:
* Preparing, handling, and mixing ingredients according to PepsiCo-Schweppes and PLI recipe standards.
* Ensuring correct concentrate preparation procedures and adherence to quality guidelines.
* Managing equipment, planning tasks, and supporting production readiness.
* Ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards during all syrup preparation processes

Candidate Requirements:

*
Technical Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or similar).
* Basic knowledge of physical and microbiological sampling techniques.
* Ability to use basic laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
* Strong operational mindset and attention to detail.
* Teamwork orientation and good interpersonal/communication skills.
* Reliable, precise, and proactive approach to task execution.
* Basic level of English (written and spoken)