Research & Development Industrial Placement - Food Safety Quality Assurance + Regulatory Affairs 2026

As a Research & Development Industrial Placement student, you will be working in our Food Safety Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs team. This is a 12-month placement located in Leicester, UK. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the team in the following areas: - Ensuring our products meet all relevant food safety and regulatory requirements - Conducting audits and inspections to verify compliance - Assisting with product development and formulation - Monitoring and reporting on key food safety and quality metrics - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address any quality or compliance issues - Staying up-to-date with the latest food safety regulations and industry best practices This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the food industry and develop key skills in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and project management. You will be working alongside experienced professionals and will have the chance to make a real impact on our business.

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage company with a diverse portfolio of beloved brands, including Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker, and Tropicana. We are driven by our commitment to sustainable growth, generating financial rewards to invest back into our businesses, people, and the communities where we operate. With over $70 billion in annual net revenue, PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.