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.
- 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).
