Research & Development Industrial Placement - Consumer Science 2027
Core
Undergraduate placement role supporting the Consumer Science team in generating insights from consumer and sensory data to guide product development and innovation for PepsiCo's global brands.
Role type
Undergraduate Research & Development Placement (Consumer Science)
Builds
Consumer-centric product portfolio and innovation strategies for global food and beverage brands
Domain
Consumer Goods / Food & Beverage / Consumer Science
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Consumer behavior analysis, Sensory evaluation, Research methods, Experimental design, Data analysis, Data visualization
Preferred skills
Digital skills, Stakeholder communication, Teamwork
Technologies
Consumer research tools, Sensory evaluation platforms, Data analysis software
Responsibilities
Support delivery of consumer and sensory research studies from test setup to reporting, Work with consumer and market data to identify trends and learning opportunities, Contribute to analysis and visualization of research data, Collaborate with R&D Product Development and Insights teams, Rotate across different areas of Consumer Science, Contribute to presentations and communications for stakeholders
Seniority
Undergraduate Placement