Laboratory Intern (Temporary)

PepsiCo

PepsiCo

South Africa · Durban, South Africa
Posted on Mar 31, 2026
Overview

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

Job Overview: Prepares test samples of materials used in production, components, etc. and conducts physical and/or rheological tests to ensure conformity to established specifications. Normally reports to Quality and Food Safety Supervisor. System administration of FSQ.

  • Conduct routine laboratory tests
  • Documented and managed quality and laboratory processes and information
  • Sample and tested raw materials, packaging and finished products
  • Assist in preparations for internal and external audits and closing findings timeously
  • Resolving customer complaints
  • Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
  • Maintain strict health and safety environment standard and ensure good housekeeping
  • Implement HACCP requirement
  • Conduct microbiological sampling and result interpretation
Qualifications
  • Three-year qualification or equivalent in Food Technology/Biotechnology or similar
  • Knowledge in quality and food safety
  • Understanding GLP (Good Laboratory Practises)
  • Understand ISO 17025

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"