Scientist Ii Product Development

The Scientist II Product Development will sit in the Coca-Cola Continuity & Innovation team whose mission is to grow and protect the brand by always seeking to deliver the perfect consumer experience. This individual will conduct fundamental or applied research to improve or generate new products, components, equipment etc., and conduct research projects according to established scientific methods and newly devised methods.

The ideal candidate is a product development scientist with demonstrated skills in developing and/or reformulating food and beverage products from ideation through commercialization. A variety of scientific backgrounds are acceptable including but not limited to Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, and Biology.

A key job responsibility is supporting the stability program for the Global Development Innovation Team covering Core Global Sparkling Brands. Additional responsibilities include supporting Product Developers within the team on global innovation and continuity projects across Coca-Cola TM Brands. The candidate must have a solid technical background with creative bench skills, understand consumer research, and be able to work collaboratively across functions (technical and non-technical). Project activities are related to product development innovation and testing, pilot trials / prototyping, consumer evaluations, and assessment of new technologies, all requiring a high level of attention to detail. Key internal interactions will be with regional R&D teams, SRA, RTE, Product Commercialization, TCR, Chemistry/Analytical, Ingredient Quality and Global and OU CCTM Marketing.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Ability to support/own capability elements (lab, equipment, etc) under proper best practices.
• 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.
• Perform chemical analyses using instrumental methods to determine the composition of samples.
• Elevate risks, issues, or help needed appropriately.
• Design, develop, conduct and/or review experiments (e.g., laboratory or process experiments) to deliver new products; evaluate ingredient, product or packaging safety, efficacy, or claims; or evaluate new ingredients, materials, products, or processes.
• Design, produce and evaluate/assess (e.g., through laboratory testing) a product prototype/sample against technical requirements, fit to concept or performance specifications (e.g., functionality and operational feasibility).
• Prepare samples and sampling plan for ingredients, intermediate or finished products, or other materials to perform analyses (e.g., chemical, physical, sensory, microbiological).
• Able to independently communicate within and outside the project team – SRA, Marketing, Procurement, Analytical, K&I, TCR, among others.
• Record data from analyses or experiments in a computer, logbook, or laboratory notebook.
• Participate in team projects, interdepartmental/divisional committees, or company-wide initiatives to share information, represent the department/division perspective or assist with product development, process modification, package development and marketing.
• Proactively provides advice inside & outside R&D community.
• Prepare beverages and conduct analytical tests and taste or odor tests according to sensory guidelines, including qualifying taste panelists.
• Manage the stability program for the Global Team with a key focus on process improvements to drive efficiencies.
• Gather and organize information under tight timelines to support senior management's decision-making.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g., troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibrating, and repairing).
• Ability to learn, expand knowledge, and broaden skills.
• Consult line manager as appropriate on milestones & general guidelines.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: Master’s degree or 1-3 years relevant experience in process and technologies, preferably in beverage manufacturing.
• Education: BS or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related field (Education must be in the Sciences).

What We Can Do for You

• 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.
• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.

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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