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The Coca-Cola Company Principal Lab Analyst in Apopka, Florida
We provide high-quality products and cutting-edge ingredients sourced sustainably and ethically. One of our top priorities is ensuring we are providing consumer quality products that live up to our brand names. As a Lab Analyst you'll assure the quality of key ingredients used in our company's products worldwide. Perform basic and complex testing of materials using the required chemical, analytical and/ or sensorial methodology according to quality guidelines. You'll drives continuous improvement (OE) within lab operations to enhance quality and service while reducing the costs.
What You'll Do for Us
Act as ingredient quality expert and consultant by responding to targeted questions while making alignment with internal stakeholders both globally and locally.
Ability to perform basic and complex testing of materials at a high level by using the required chemical, microbiological, physical, analytical and/or sensorial methodology as required on ingredients, intermediates and finished products and report results.
Ability to develop subject matter expertise in specific field to support the evaluation of data/information, providing solutions to problems, educated opinions and decisions on ingredients, syrups, beverages, concentrates or other substances to provide support to bottlers and customers.
Advanced Field Specialty (e.g. Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Spectroscopy, Ingredients, Packaging, Sensory or others): Expert ability to integrate advanced techniques and to apply the most appropriate techniques to a broad range of problems.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of Good Laboratory Practices; Laboratory/Analytical Instrumentation, including instrumental theory, operation, maintenance, and ability to operate, modify and repair laboratory instruments, LIMS, and Quality Management Systems.
Ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in written reports that is understandable by technical and non-technical audiences; to produce report of results and recommendations that is clear and concise. Build technical relationships.
Qualifications & Requirements
Master of Science or Bachelor of Science or Chemistry or related field
5+ years' experience in either field of R&D or Quality assurance or Laboratory operations.
Project Management skill and experiences.
Knowledge for Microbiology or Analytical chemistry. Knowledge for Food thermal process, Beverage processing, Disinfectant are preferable.
Be familiar with hazardous chemicals and laboratory safety.
Good oral and written communication skills to make alignment with cross-functional teams to build consensus on technical viewpoints.
Highly motivated to protect quality in holistic view and collaborative behavior.
Innovative and logical thinking for development of business outputs.
Experiences for root cause analysis and problem solving based on facts.
Business level of English (Conversation and writing)
Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer applications
What We Can Do For You
Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife & Topo Chico.
Expansive & Diverse Customers: We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, restaurants, and many more each day.
Skills:
Leadership; Continual Improvement Process; Laboratory Instrumentation; Environmental Science; Researching; Microbiology; Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Analytical Chemistry; Laboratory Analysis; Communication; Food Safety and Sanitation; Sensory Evaluation; Data Compilation; Quality Control (QC); Green Solutions; Environmental Regulatory Compliance
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.