Application Scientist

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

February 7, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

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:

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

Pay Range:

$109,000 - $129,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.