The role of this position is to protect the trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company by assuring the quality of key ingredients used in company products worldwide. Subject Matter Expert with knowledge base acquired from several years of experience in ICP-MS, LC-MS, GC-MS. Performs advanced, complex physical and/or chemical analysis of raw materials, in process products and finished goods; prepares detailed reports with recommendations; performs routine maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment. Proficient in applying established standards. Works independently; may coach other professionals; Train and instruct analysts/scientists. Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS). Lead research projects and develop or validate laboratory test methods or equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy of analytical results. Organize workflow and task schedules to maximize laboratory efficiency.

This position will be based in our Ingredient Quality Department – Florida, located in Apopka, FL. Applicants should have demonstrated, technical knowledge paired with strong leadership skills, attention to detail, strong team work, excellent communication, strategic thinking and ability to innovate. All candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Functional Skills:

• Perform advanced, complex testing of materials at a high level of throughput using analytical chemistry with mass spectroscopy expertise, such as gas and liquid chromatography with MS-MS and ICP-MS, evaluating ingredients, intermediates and finished products and report results.

• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in analytical chemistry field to evaluate

• data/information and make decisions, provide solutions to problems, and educated opinions on ingredients or other substances to provide support to bottlers and customers.

• Expert ability to integrate advanced techniques in mass spectroscopy and to apply the most appropriate techniques to a broad range of problems.

• Lead research projects and develop or validate laboratory test methods or equipment (sampling, monitoring, analytical procedures) in order to ensure reliability and accuracy of analytical results. This may include performing capability studies.

• 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. Ability to read, write and speak the English language is required.

Leadership Behaviors:

• Drive Innovation – Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business

• Collaborate with the System, Customers, and Key Stakeholders – Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to appropriately stretch and impact the system

• Act Like and Owner – Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our system, our customers, and key stakeholders

• Inspire Others – Inspire people to deliver our mission, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible

• Develop self and others – Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential

• Growth Culture – Externally focused, empowered, fast, willing to take “smart” risks, accountable and performance-driven

Job Requirements:

• PhD, Master of Science or Bachelor of Science with relevant experience

• 3-5 years relevant experience with Master of Science

• 7+ years’ experience with Bachelor of Science

Skills:

Leadership; Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs); Environmental Science; Technical Communication; Researching; Project Management; Analytical Chemistry; Microsoft Office; Time Management; Laboratory Analysis; Communication; Root Cause Analyses; Laboratory Equipment; Environmental Compliance; Written Communication; Teamwork; Quality Control (QC); Cross-Functional Teams; Data Collections; Business; Continuous Improvement (CI)

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.

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