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Job Description
Overview
PepsiCo is looking for a Crop Protection Scientist, Global, to join the R&D Agricultural Science team in Leicester, UK.
Job Purpose
This role will support research and identification of pests and diseases in production regions, focusing on crops like potatoes and oats. It aims to develop pest and disease solutions that contribute to future growth, quality, food safety, and supply chain resilience, working with a global multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
1. Deliver project goals supporting pest and disease resistance, including planning, experiment design, data analysis, reporting, and presentation.
2. Collaborate with regional agronomy trial teams to improve biotic stress resistance and support sustainable practices.
3. Serve as a regional expert in pest and disease identification.
4. Work collaboratively with various internal teams and external partners to evaluate region-specific pests and pathogens.
5. Conduct research on crop pathology to anticipate and address resistance issues and evolving pest pressures.
6. Manage regional trial budgets and track project expenses.
7. Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Qualifications
* Expertise in identifying pests and diseases in key crops like potatoes and oats.
* Experience in plant pathology research, including pathogen identification and disease scoring.
* Proficiency in data management, statistical analysis, and record-keeping.
* Strong communication and networking skills across scientific disciplines.
* Ability to collaborate with external experts across time zones.
* R&D industry experience with knowledge of plant breeding and agronomic practices is a plus.
* Willingness to travel internationally up to 50% with short notice.
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