2026 Summer Intern: R&D (TDC/Life Science)
- Valhalla, NY
- $21.60-55.40 per hour
- Training
- Full-time
ResponsibilitiesFunctional Description:At PepsiCo, we place R&D full-time hires primarily in the two headquarters locations: Plano, TX, and Purchase/Valhalla, NY. In some cases, Full-Time hires will be placed in satellite locations. Location preferences will be discussed in the interview process.As an R&D Global Functions Specialist, you will participate in providing the framework surrounding these four pillars: Technical Insights, Digital solutions, Compliance or Life SciencesWithin those pillars, you could work within the following teams:Measurement Science: You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, including product development, quality, ingredients, seasonings, and nutrition globally, and leverage analytical instruments, methodologies, and procedures to deliver solid and accurate data. Qualifications: Enrolled in BS, MS, or PhD program in Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Materials Science.Food Safety and Quality: You will ensure food products are safe for consumption and meet the quality standards. Qualifications: Enrolled in BS or MS Program in Food Safety, Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology or Chemistry programDigital Solutions: Strong candidates will have a strong foundation in computer science, software engineering/application building, and data visualization and an interest in developing user-friendly, robust, and fit-for-purpose applications for R&D. Qualifications: Enrolled in BS or MS program in Computer Science, Data Analytics or associated fieldSensory and Consumer Experience: The intern will lead sensory and consumer product research to enable consumer-informed product-package-process decisions for innovation projects. Qualifications: enrolled in MS or Ph.D. program in Food Science (thesis in Sensory), Sensory, Consumer Psychology, AnthropologyRegulatory Affairs: Strong candidates will have a passion for nutrition and food policy. Interest in regulations, including working with brands to create compliant packaging and product claims. Qualifications: Enrolled in a BS program in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food ScienceData Science & Analytics: This role is ideal for candidates with a strong technical foundation and a high level of curiosity, who is passionate about leveraging state-of-the-art modeling and simulation techniques to address real business challenges. Qualifications: enrolled a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.Life Sciences: Candidates should know nutrition science, public health, sports and exercise science (including sports nutrition), epidemiology, and public health nutrition. Qualifications: enrolled in a PhD program in epidemiology, public health nutrition, or related population health sciences field or Nutrition Sciences, Life Sciences, or Sports Science
QualificationsWhat we are looking for:
- Must graduate with bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree within one (1) year of internship completion.
- Eligible to work in the United States without work authorization sponsorship.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and objectives.
- Proven ability to make significant technical, and scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources
- Demonstrated understanding of how to incorporate business needs into technical decisions
- Ability and interest to work in a laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing scale environments
- Familiarity with data science preferred
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/ tasks
- Effective communication skills (oral and written)
- Willingness to travel
- Actual working location will be determined at the point of offer: Plano, TX, Valhalla, NY or Chicago, IL
- Bachelor's or master/PhD level degree: Candidates should be completing at least their first year of studies Must Graduate Dec 2026 or May 2027.
- This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
- Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions.
- Hourly pay for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable.
- We love to convert our interns to full time opportunities! Our full-time positions have a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.