R&D Data Analyst

Job Description
General Description:
• Part of the PepsiCo Quality Program (PQP), global business teams are classifying specifications/ingredients to enable food safety hazard assessment with a focus on FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) compliance.
• The identified resource will support sectors/business units with the mapping exercise as appropriate and coordinate incoming change requests for changes and re-assessments.
• Keen insights regarding raw materials in the manufacture of food and beverage will enable analysis of scientific research and identification of hazards associated with food materials.
• Fulfill Data Steward responsibilities in responding to change management of the material classification tool.
• Act as a point person/clearing house contact as questions arise and address SME teams when needed.
• Collaborate with business sectors globally to train, update, and communicate application of the classification tool and changes to the tool.
• Support enhancement of the hazard analysis with internal and external tools and data systems.
• Support automation project by liaising with database developers.
• Conduct user acceptance testing.
• Support accurate and timely mapping of ingredients to the new material classification.
• Maintain master files and adhere to document control procedures.
• Support related Food Safety technical services as needed.

Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications:
• Certification in or working knowledge of Food Safety and Quality systems
• Crisis management / recall management experience

Additional Information
Requirements:
• Knowledge of food materials and associated biological and chemical hazards and a general understanding of physical, chemical, and biological hazards associated with different categories of food and beverage ingredients.
• Experience in food safety, microbiology, and/or toxicology is preferred.
• Exposure to product development, manufacturing, and/or supply quality is also desirable (5+ years).
• Practical knowledge of food ingredients (how they are grown, cultivated, harvested, processed, distributed) and risk assessment thereof (5+ years)
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel; high frequency user experience with database/ product lifecycle management tools (e.g., Product Vision, SAP) (5+ years)
• Basic understanding of the Food Safety Modernization Act, domestic and international regulatory requirements
• Influential written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills