PepsiCo — one of the world’s most iconic food and beverage companies, enjoyed by consumers over one billion times a day in 200+ countries — is actively hiring an R&D Seasoning Technician in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time, on-site R&D lab role is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations of PepsiCo’s R&D Seasoning laboratory — providing hands-on technical support for seasoning development, prototype preparation, lab and plant trials, sample management and documentation. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of laboratory, pilot plant, quality or R&D support experience in food, beverage or FMCG — and is fluent enough in English to maintain accurate technical records and collaborate across R&D functions.
About PepsiCo — Global Leader in Beverages & Convenient Foods
Revenue: More than $79 billion in net revenue — one of the world’s largest FMCG companies
Reach: Products enjoyed by consumers over one billion times a day across 200+ countries and territories
Vision: PepsiCo Positive (pep+) — a strategic end-to-end transformation centred on sustainability and human capital
Saudi Arabia: Riyadh R&D Hub — supporting seasoning development across the MENA and broader international portfolio
Culture: Dynamic, passionate and inclusive — “a Space to be y( )u” — where diverse ideas and collaborative teams drive innovation
Why This R&D Seasoning Technician Role at PepsiCo Is a Strong KSA Career Opportunity in 2026
Iconic Global Brand: PepsiCo is home to some of the world’s most recognized snack and beverage brands — a career here is a globally respected FMCG credential
Seasoning R&D Niche: Seasoning development is a specialized, high-value discipline within FMCG food science — this role builds rare technical expertise
Pep+ Mission: Contribute to PepsiCo’s sustainability and positive transformation agenda — work that matters beyond the laboratory
Saudi Vision 2030: FMCG R&D and food science are strategically important sectors in Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification — lab technician careers at multinational FMCG companies carry strong long-term value
Position Overview
The R&D Seasoning Technician at PepsiCo in Riyadh is a full-time, laboratory-based role that sits at the heart of PepsiCo’s seasoning development function for the MENA Hub. The successful candidate ensures that the R&D Seasoning laboratory, equipment, materials and samples are always ready, managed efficiently, safe and compliant with quality, food safety, GMP and EHS standards. Beyond lab management, this role supports prototype preparation, lab trials, plant trials, sample shipment, documentation and capability readiness — directly enabling PepsiCo’s food scientists and R&D teams to innovate, develop and launch the seasoning solutions behind some of the world’s most loved snack brands.
 Why This Role Matters: The flavours and seasonings on your favourite PepsiCo snacks — LAY’S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS® and more — begin in the R&D laboratory. As an R&D Seasoning Technician at PepsiCo Riyadh, your technical precision, laboratory management and hands-on support of seasoning development trials directly enables the innovation pipeline that keeps PepsiCo’s snack portfolio ahead of consumer tastes in Saudi Arabia, across MENA and around the world. Every sample you prepare, every trial you support and every record you maintain is a step toward the next breakthrough in snack food seasoning science.
 PepsiCo’s Iconic Brand Portfolio
As an R&D Seasoning Technician at PepsiCo, your work directly supports the product quality and seasoning innovation behind some of the world’s most loved snack and beverage brands:
LAY’S®DORITOS®CHEETOS®PEPSI®GATORADE®QUAKER®MOUNTAIN DEW®LIPTON®TROPICANA®
Key Responsibilities
R&D Seasoning Laboratory Operations
- Support the day-to-day operation of the R&D Seasoning laboratory — ensuring the lab, all equipment, materials and samples are ready, organized, safe and managed efficiently at all times.
- Maintain laboratory equipment in optimal working condition — supporting calibration schedules, routine maintenance and ensuring all instruments are functioning accurately and safely.
- Ensure the laboratory environment is always compliant with food safety, GMP, hygiene and EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) standards and requirements.
- Manage laboratory materials, chemicals and samples — including receipt, storage, labelling, tracking and disposal in accordance with applicable safety and compliance requirements.
Seasoning Development Support & Prototype Preparation
- Provide hands-on technical support to seasoning development and functionality activities — assisting food scientists and R&D teams with laboratory trials, formulation work and technical evaluations.
- Prepare prototypes, reference samples and test batches for seasoning development trials, consumer tests, plant trials and internal or external evaluation activities.
- Support lab trials and plant trials — coordinating sample preparation, logistics and documentation to ensure each trial is executed accurately and on schedule.
- Manage sample shipment activities — ensuring samples are correctly prepared, labelled, packaged and dispatched to internal or external recipients in full compliance with food safety and EHS requirements.
Documentation, Records & Cross-Functional Support
- Maintain accurate, complete and compliant technical records — documenting all laboratory activities, trial results, sample preparation steps and equipment logs as required by PepsiCo R&D standards.
- Support documentation and capability readiness activities across the R&D Hub — ensuring that procedures, SOPs and laboratory records are current, accessible and audit-ready at all times.
- Support other R&D teams within the Hub with laboratory assistance, sample management and technical support activities as directed by the R&D leadership team.
- Coach, guide and support other team members in following laboratory procedures, GMP standards, food safety requirements and EHS protocols.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, quality control or R&D support role — preferably within the food, beverage, FMCG or closely related industry.
- Experience supporting laboratory operations including equipment maintenance and calibration, sample preparation, prototype development and technical documentation.
- Experience working within food safety, GMP, hygiene and EHS requirements is strongly preferred for this role.
Key Skills & Competencies
Laboratory OperationsSeasoning DevelopmentGMP ComplianceFood Safety StandardsEHS RequirementsPrototype PreparationSample ManagementEquipment CalibrationRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical DocumentationCross-Functional CollaborationEnglish Proficiency
- Good understanding of laboratory operations, equipment handling and technical support activities in food or FMCG R&D environments.
- Strong planning, organizing and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic R&D laboratory setting.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills — including root cause analysis and follow-up of corrective actions for laboratory non-conformances.
- Good computer literacy and the ability to maintain accurate, well-structured technical records using laboratory management systems and standard office tools.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills — able to collaborate effectively across R&D functions without direct reporting relationships.
- Good command of English — required for technical documentation, cross-functional communication and laboratory record-keeping.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, with net revenue exceeding $79 billion and products enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day across 200+ countries. Guided by its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) vision — a strategic transformation placing sustainability and human capital at the centre of how the company creates value — PepsiCo is committed to operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for both people and the planet.
With a portfolio of iconic billion-dollar brands including LAY’S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS®, PEPSI®, GATORADE® and QUAKER®, PepsiCo’s culture is built on passionate teams, collaborative spirit and a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. In Riyadh, PepsiCo’s R&D Seasoning Hub plays a critical role in developing the flavours and seasoning solutions that delight consumers across Saudi Arabia, MENA and beyond.
 Who Should Apply?
- Food Science Lab Technicians from FMCG or Beverage Industry:Â With 3+ years of hands-on laboratory, pilot plant or R&D support experience in food, snack, seasoning or beverage manufacturing in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
- Quality Control Technicians from Food Manufacturing in KSA:Â With GMP, food safety and EHS compliance experience ready to transition into an R&D seasoning laboratory role at a globally recognized FMCG brand.
- R&D Support Professionals from Seasoning or Flavour Development:Â With experience supporting prototype preparation, lab trials, plant trials and sample management in a food science or flavour development laboratory environment.
- Laboratory Technicians Seeking Global FMCG Brand Exposure: Motivated food science professionals looking to join PepsiCo’s R&D Hub in Riyadh — contributing to seasoning innovation for iconic brands like LAY’S®, DORITOS® and CHEETOS®.
- Saudi Vision 2030 FMCG Science Candidates:Â Early-to-mid career laboratory professionals who want to build specialized R&D expertise within one of the world’s most recognized and respected food and beverage companies.
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