Product Development; Beverage and Science back ground
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Food Production, Product Engineer
Product Development (Beverage and Science background)
Title: Lab Technician
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: One Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta, GA - 30313
Work Arrangement: Onsite 5 days a week
Position OverviewManager, Product Development will work in the Atlanta, Georgia location for Global R&D team with a focus on the North America Operating Unit of The Coca-Cola Company. This Food Scientist role will conduct product development in the Sports Drink category. The role requires the ability to design and execute new products from concept through to commercialization using knowledge of food science, sensory guidance, analytical, microbiology and engineering principles.
In addition to new products, this role will support base business maintenance and productivity projects as appropriate. The role will work independently and utilize internal/external relationships to deliver product innovation. Act as a consultant by responding to targeted requests from field or other departments for the specifications, processes, and formula systems for the Sports business team. The ideal candidate is expected to develop skills to effectively interact with a cross‑functional team, category team and build relationships with other global business units in a collaborative manner.
He/she should demonstrate communication skills necessary to educate, drive business improvements, identify and resolve ingredient and formula issues and achieve business results.
Preferred:
Completed Food Science curriculum; knowledge of food chemistry, food process technology, microbiology, sensory science, project management, record keeping and laboratory safety. Minimum 5 years of experience; MS is preferred.
- Beverage development
- Preparation, management and protection of proprietary formula composition and technical information
- Product commercialization
- Effective communication and time management skills
- Independently leads multi‑disciplinary projects
- Collaboration with internal business team partners and external suppliers
- Research and evaluate new developments or trends in beverage‑related industries
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Product Management and Marketing
Industries: Software Development
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