Application Scientist

Our approach to business is to start with facts, based in science and our passion is to work towards a better shared future to make a difference in people's lives, communities, and our planet. Our scientists help support that future and we're looking for a candidate that can demonstrate skills in developing and / or reformulating beverages . Someone with a passion for flavors, a pulse on industry trends and a desire to create inspirational products. You must have a solid technical background with creative bench skills, posses the ability to manage projects, and be able to work collaboratively across functions (technical and non-technical).

What You'll Do for Us

• Develop, conduct and / or review experiments (e.g., laboratory or process experiments) to deliver new products; evaluate ingredient, or claims; or evaluate new ingredients, products, or processes.
• Record data from analyses or experiments in a computer, logbook, or laboratory notebook.
• Write detailed & accurate reports for analyses, experiments, or projects (e.g., equipment validation, evaluation of new processes). Communicate clearly in email and verbally with technical, non-technical, domestic, and international audiences.
• Prepare samples and sampling plan for ingredients, or finished products, or other materials to perform analyses (e.g., chemical, physical, sensory).
• Gather and organize information under tight timelines to support management's decision-making.
• Select, authorize and / or manage relationships with vendors or suppliers to ensure proper capabilities, conformance with Company standards and appropriate products and services (e.g., ingredients, lab materials, testing services).
• Protect information provided in confidence from outside sources (bottlers and other business partners) and ensure this information is not disseminated to those not directly involved.
• Develop specifications, or requirements (e.g., concentrate / beverage base, ingredients, beverage, and processes) to ensure quality and integrity of products, and to protect the trademarks of the Coca-Cola Company.
• Review of scientific or other literature to maintain and improve laboratory knowledge / skills.
• Use and facilitate maintainance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g., troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibrating, and repairing).

Qualification & Requirements

What We Can Do For You

Skills : Leadership; Chemistry; Communication; Flavor Application; Food Safety and Sanitation; Innovation; Laboratory Testing; Data Compilation; Beverage Product Development; Teamwork; Beverages; Food Sciences