Laboratory Technician & Syrup Room Assistant (Stage)

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).

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