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

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related field is required
• 3+ years successful experience in product development in the food or beverage industry.
• Product Development: Knowledge and practical application of the product development process. Flexible and creative development skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Project Management: Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply the principles, tools and techniques to develop/plan, manage or execute projects or work plans to ensure successful completion (e.g., on time, within budget).
• Building Technical Relationships: Ability to apply technical knowledge and establish credibility with highly technical audiences in order to build technical relationships that will benefit customers or the Company.
• Ingredients: Knowledge of and experience with key ingredients used in production of concentrates and beverage bases (e.g., caramel, citric acid, sodium benzoate, phosphoric acid, natural flavors).
• Beverage Manufacturing: Knowledge of and ability to apply carbonated and non-carbonated beverage processing techniques (e.g., proportioning, carbonating, syrup manufacturing, filling).
• Flavor Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of flavoring materials, the flavor industry and the trade organizations that represent them. Interest in flavor application with strong taste acuity.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), formula/database type systems, and capable user.
• Endurance: Ability to be flexible and adjust priorities based on business needs.
• Laboratory Practices: Knowledge and application of Good Laboratory Practices (e.g., handling of chemicals and glassware, preparation of standards and reagents, proper measuring techniques, data management, housekeeping).
• Proprietary Composition Information: Ability to recognize and protect proprietary information as it relates to formulas and ingredients.

What We Can Do For You

• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
• Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

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

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