Lab Analyst

Lab Analyst

At The Coca‑Cola Company, we're committed to producing exceptional products through world-class standards of safety, quality, and innovation. Every ingredient, every process, and every result has a direct impact on delivering beverages our consumers trust and love. Within our Technical Innovation & Supply Chain team, laboratory excellence ensures that we maintain the highest quality standards while advancing our capabilities for the future.

The Lab Analyst role is a critical link in this chain, ensuring that analytical testing is accurate, timely, and aligned with global quality and compliance requirements. As part of a collaborative and highly skilled team, you'll work hands-on with advanced instrumentation and testing methodologies to verify material quality, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This position calls for a curious, precision-driven professional who is as comfortable following rigorous standards as they are exploring new ways to improve efficiency and reliability in a high-throughput lab environment.

By joining Coca‑Cola's global network of innovators and quality leaders, you will play a key role in protecting our reputation for excellence and supporting our growth through data-driven, science-based solutions.

• Perform accurate and timely analytical testing using approved methodologies in alignment with ISO 17025 quality management standards
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret data to confirm compliance with established product specifications and quality standards
• Record results using standardized documentation practices and escalate findings or non-conformances through defined review processes
• Support smooth laboratory operations, including sample management, routine housekeeping, and adherence to testing priorities
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate laboratory instruments, ensuring equipment readiness and accurate performance
• Participate in preventive maintenance programs and assist in evaluating new technologies and instruments for laboratory adoption
• Collaborate with team members and scientists to align on priorities, resolve technical issues, and ensure timely communication of analytical results
• Contribute to internal auditing activities by verifying data accuracy and integrity across systems and processes
• Identify and recommend improvements to laboratory methods, workflows, and practices that drive efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings
• Foster a culture of compliance, safety, and continuous learning through engagement in training, quality record management, and audit readiness activities

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline
• 3+ years of experience in a laboratory environment conducting analytical testing in compliance with GLP or ISO 17025 standards
• Hands-on proficiency with techniques such as UPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, titrations, pH measurement, or similar analytical methods
• Familiarity with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and digital documentation practices
• Strong knowledge of laboratory instrumentation operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance practices
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately in a high-throughput setting, handling multiple priorities within defined timelines
• Proficient in analyzing and interpreting quantitative data and ensuring its alignment with quality specifications
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to convey technical information clearly and effectively
• High attention to detail with proven commitment to quality, accuracy, and compliance in routine and complex testing tasks
• A highly engaged, positive, and solution-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to teamwork and problem-solving
• Ability to contribute to a team-oriented environment while taking responsibility for personal deliverables and continuous skill development

• Offer hands-on experience with advanced methodologies and laboratory technologies that shape our global quality practices
• Provide opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional experts and contribute to innovation within Coca‑Cola's…