Packaging Intern (R&D) 2027

Join the team as an R&D Packaging Intern 2027 and support the Packaging team in the development, testing, validation, and commercialization of beverage packaging solutions. Working within a laboratory environment, the intern will gain hands-on experience with packaging materials, performance testing, data analysis, sustainability initiatives, and innovation projects across PepsiCo's beverage portfolio. PepsiCo Internship Programme is 6-9 month program designed for high potential undergraduate students, just like you, into real life business impact roles – with the goal to best prepare you for a successful future.

About PepsiCo

Being recognised as a Great Place to Work in Ireland, highlights how PepsiCo has become a workplace where we foster a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with acceptance and respect for all employees. ‘A space to be you’ is our initiative that creates a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice.

We make reasonable accommodations for our employees and create a supportive work environment that provides a sense of community for employees who may otherwise feel marginalized or isolated. pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our company.

It’s the core strategy that will guide how our business will grow for decades to come, all while having a positive impact on the planet and people.

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Responsibilities

• Strong interest in Food and the Food & Packaging Industry, Innovation and product development
• Qualifications nothing shared by the HM n/a

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science / packaging /Chemistry / Microbiology / Engineering or related discipline.
• High degree of initiative, drive and motivation – working independently as well as a team player.
• Someone with critical thinking skills and motivated to continue when in grey space – R&D work (Flexible working style - able to deal with uncertainty / complexity)

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) Understanding of instrumentation, GLP, EHS requirements
• Excellent people skills with the ability to work well with others At PepsiCo, opportunity is for everyone.