React developer Jobs in Peterborough, ON

Overview

You will be part of a diverse and fast paced team in R&D that leads product development for Quaker Canada. You will be responsible to translate consumer needs into product requirements & technical parameters to launch products for the Canadian market. We are looking for a hands-on food product developer that has a passion for food science and is both highly creative and technically oriented.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Total Compensation: $68,900 - $112,160

Responsibilities

• Develop food products with superior design leveraging food chemistry, ingredient functionality and experimental design
• Lead accelerated product development life cycles that include new idea generation, prototype development, product optimization, production start-up and national launching of new products.
• Follow innovation process to drive robust product design and specifications with full cross functional alignment
• Design and execute experiments, analyze & interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product & process needs
• Collaborate with R&D cross functional partners including Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Packaging, Life Sciences, Regulatory and Sensory & Consumer Product Insights to ensure robust, consumer-centric, safe and legal product designs
• Ensure scaled-up formulas meet product specification at plants; partner with engineering to identify, test and scale-up any new equipment requirements to produce new products at plants

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD Degree in Food Science & Technology or related scientific field
• Strong product development skills with knowledge of Food or Beverage ingredient/product functionality and processing technologies
• Innovative/creative mindset with a positive and results driven, “can-do” attitude
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work across functions and influence both above and below level
• Ability to prioritize and manage complex projects or multiple projects with flexibility/adaptability
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) needed to provide project updates both within the technical community and with our business partners. Also critical in support of Sales and Marketing presentations and product presentations for external customers
• The ability and interest to work in the laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments

Why work at PepsiCo

At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.

• PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI - based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.