Assistant Scientist, Product, GDI
cocacola refreshmentsAtlanta (GA)
About the role
Our NA Innovation Center sits at the heart of The Coca-Cola Company's next chapter of growth. We are committed to transforming and evolving our organization and ambitions - bringing our people closer to the consumer, continuously raising the bar, and embracing digitalization to enable sustainable growth. We are looking for a highly driven individual contributor who thrives on ownership and impact, and who fuels the innovation pipeline with bold ideas that translate into real-world results. This role is not about maintaining the status quo; it is about challenging assumptions, unlocking opportunity, and personally driving valuable breakthrough innovation. You will apply deep product development expertise to lead ideas from concept to execution, contributing to a strong and diverse portfolio of meaningful innovation - accelerating growth and helping shape the future of the organization.
Job Purpose
Summary:
As Assistant Scientist, NA Sparkling & aRTD, GDI, you will assist in bringing concepts to life through hands-on formulation, testing, and commercialization activities. You'll support local and regional projects, learning to apply market insights and digital tools to help ensure products meet consumer expectations, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing needs. This is an execution-focused role for a technically curious problem-solver who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and grow expertise while contributing to high-impact beverage launches.
What You'll Do:
Create Prototypes & Formulations - Execute lab-scale recipes under manager supervision, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company protocols. Test, Learn, Improve - Conduct sensory, analytical, and shelf-life testing together with the Micro and stability teams. Scale Up for Market - Support pilot and commercial production trials, ensuring processes and packaging compatibility. Maintain Excellence - Over the full process, keep lab equipment in top condition; follow safety, compliance, and documentation standards. Business understanding & System knowledge: Develop basic understanding of Coca-Cola's business operations, market dynamics, and industry trends. Awareness of bottling and syrup operations and global supply chains.
What You'll Need:
Bachelor's/Master's in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, Chemical Engineering, or similar. Ability to: Understand team objectives and executes assigned tasks aligned to defined priorities. Demonstrate curiosity and contributes ideas within established frameworks. Build foundational skills and applies standard tools and methods with guidance. Resolve routine problems using defined processes and seeks support when needed. Collaborate effectively and focuses on personal development and teamwork. Make decisions within clear guidelines and escalates appropriately. Fluent in English Regional travel up to 10-15%.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.
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