R&D Scientist, Product Development, Beverage China; 研发研究员，产品开发，中国区饮料

Job description

Overview

This role is responsible for supporting GCR Pepsi Core product development projects, including innovation, renovation, DtV, and brand stewardship initiatives across both regular and black portfolios.

Responsibilities

Drive formulation development and prototype creation for innovation, renovation, productivity, and brand stewardship initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality laboratory prototypes. Support pilot-scale and plant-scale production trials, facilitating seamless scale-up and commercialization. Lead product stability assessments, generate technical data, and coordinate analytical testing to support product qualification.

Collaborate closely with global Pepsi teams to enable the successful implementation of global platforms and innovations in China. Partner with cross-functional R&D stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility, readiness, and execution excellence throughout the product development process.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience in beverage or food product development, preferably within a multinational organization. Fluent in both Mandarin and English, with strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. A proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.

Strong laboratory capabilities with experience operating analytical instruments (Brix, pH, CO₂, TA) and pilot-scale product preparation equipment, including balances, mixers, water baths, and mini-UHT systems.