About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes beloved brands like Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality products while fostering sustainable practices. In Russia, through our strategic operations including subsidiaries like Wimm-Bill-Dann, we uphold the highest standards in dairy and beverage production. Our Moscow Lianozovo facility is a cornerstone of our regional excellence, where innovation meets tradition to ensure every product meets rigorous quality benchmarks.

Role Overview

As a Laboratory Technician for Chemical and Bacteriological Analysis at PepsiCo's Lianozovo plant in Moscow, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding product quality and safety. Located at Dmitrovskoye Shosse 108, this position involves hands-on testing of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and final products to comply with GOST standards and international food safety regulations. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with rotating day-night shifts, providing stability and growth within a global leader in the food and beverage sector.

Why This Role Matters

Your expertise will directly contribute to PepsiCo's commitment to consumer trust, ensuring every bottle and package leaving our facility is safe, consistent, and superior. With a focus on precision and compliance, you'll be at the heart of our quality assurance processes.

Key Responsibilities

In this critical position, your daily tasks will include:

• Conducting sample collection from production lines and performing comprehensive physico-chemical analyses to verify product integrity.
• Controlling the quality of finished products and semi-fabricates in strict adherence to GOST standards, ensuring zero compromises on safety and specifications.
• Maintaining detailed journals and logs of all analyses, providing accurate documentation for audits and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring the sanitary-hygienic state of production equipment to prevent contamination and uphold hygiene protocols.
• Overseeing the usage and efficacy of cleaning and disinfecting agents, ensuring optimal sanitation across the facility.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this role, candidates should possess:

• A secondary-special or higher education in food technology, chemistry, microbiology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency as a confident user of MS Office suite, including Excel for data logging and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and familiarity with laboratory procedures in the food and beverage industry.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including day (8:30-20:30) and night (20:30-8:30) rotations with rest days.

Prior experience in quality control labs is advantageous but not mandatory, as PepsiCo provides comprehensive onboarding.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members and offers competitive perks tailored to enhance your work-life balance:

• Secure employment through our subsidiary AO Wimm-Bill-Dann with a fixed-term contract leading to potential permanency.
• Comprehensive voluntary medical insurance (DMS policy) covering health needs, plus life insurance for peace of mind.
• Full provision of special work clothing and nutritious meals during night shifts to keep you energized.
• A balanced schedule: day-night-rest rotation, ensuring adequate recovery time.
• Access to corporate training programs designed for skill enhancement.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, your professional journey doesn't stop at the lab bench. We invest in your development through structured corporate learning paths, mentorship, and opportunities to advance into senior lab roles, quality management, or production supervision. Many of our technicians have climbed to leadership positions across our global network. With PepsiCo's emphasis on internal mobility, your contributions in Lianozovo can propel you toward exciting prospects in Moscow, Russia, or internationally.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a legacy of innovation and excellence in the food and beverage industry. In Lianozovo, Moscow, you'll work in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with cutting-edge lab technology, surrounded by a collaborative team passionate about quality. Enjoy the stability of a global giant with local roots, competitive estimated salary range of $65,000-$95,000 USD yearly (adjusted for sector benchmarks), and a culture that celebrates diversity and achievement. Whether you're starting your career or seeking a new challenge, PepsiCo offers the platform to thrive.

Role FAQs

What is the work schedule?

The schedule follows a day-night-rest pattern with shifts from 8:30 to 20:30 (day) and 20:30 to 8:30 (night), including dedicated rest days.

Is experience required?

Food industry education is key; hands-on lab experience is preferred but supported by our training programs.

What benefits include health coverage?

Voluntary medical insurance (DMS) and life insurance are provided from day one.

Where is the facility located?

Dmitrovskoye Shosse 108, Lianozovo, Moscow – easily accessible with on-site amenities.

How does PepsiCo support career advancement?

Through corporate learning, skill-building workshops, and clear paths to promotion within our global operations.