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PepsiCo Corp Scientist, Gatorade Sports Science Institute - 296901 in CHICAGO, Illinois

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11923983

Overview\ Prefered location - Chicago.

Responsibilities\ The PepsiCo Life Sciences Engagement Team, composed of both the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and Health and Nutrition Sciences, is responsible for strategic coordination and execution of Life Science related internal and external science communication programs.

This Scientist role will support the engagement program for the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, focused on translating the science of sports nutrition for academic and practitioner audiences.

Key Accountabilities:\ * Support the creation of new educational content\ * Responsible for maintaining key programs aimed at academic audiences, GSSI Professors and GSSI University.\ * Operational support of the Continuing Education program for sports health practitioners.\ * Support the execution of the Life Sciences/GSSI social media presence, specifically content review.\ * Help execute internal education programming\ * Support the coordination, planning and execution of external scientific conferences for sports health professionals.\ * Support the GSSI elite athlete service testing program by executing sweat testing as needed.\ * Support the womens and industrial athlete programs as needed

Compensation and Benefits:\ * The expected compensation range for this position is between \$66,300 - \$111,000 based on a full-time schedule.\ * Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.\ * Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually.\ * Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.\ * In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications\ * Masters degree in nutrition or related discipline\ * Background in sport nutrition\ * Experience working with elite athletes preferred\ * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.\ * Creative ability to translate complex scientific information to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience creating translation materials (e.g., infographics, videos, GIFs, etc.) highly desirable.\ * Strong ability to work and communicate effectively in cross functional teams. Experience with storytelling and/or collaborating with communication agency partners an advantage.\ * Experience with social media an advantage.\ * Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.\ * Flexibility and ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds, personalities, work styles within various levels of the organization.

Travel required approx. 20%

EEO Statement\ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

If you\'d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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