Manager, Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

Overview

The Scientist will work in the Analytical Science Laboratory at the Coca‑Cola Company’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The role supports R&D and business projects by developing, validating, and applying analytical methods, particularly in flavor and juice analysis. The Scientist collaborates closely with internal teams and clients, conducts routine and non‑routine testing, interprets complex data, and communicates analytical results to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Develop, validate, and apply analytical methods to support R&D and business needs.
• Design experiments and conduct routine and non‑routine analytical testing.
• Perform sample preparation, profiling, and quantification of flavors and volatile organic compounds in juices and related matrices.
• Interpret, correlate, and communicate analytical data and findings clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges and perform non‑routine problem solving in support of business projects.
• Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Search and review scientific literature and technical resources to identify emerging trends and establish new analytical capabilities.
• Write validated method reports and document experimental findings.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Apopka R&D, Flavor Research, and other analytical groups across the Company.
• Organize laboratory workflow and manage priorities to maximize efficiency.
• Interact with internal and external clients to support analytical requests.
• Travel domestically up to 5% as required.

• Strong hands‑on experience with GC/LC, GC/MS, and LC/MS for flavor, juice, daily, food, beverage, and consumer product analysis.
• Experience in GC/Olfactometry/MS is highly preferred.
• Expertise in sample preparation, cleanup, and extraction techniques for diverse matrices.
• Demonstrated ability in method development, validation, and analytical troubleshooting.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, including precision and accuracy concepts.
• Ability to perform trace analysis and characterization of unknown compounds.
• Proficiency in data interpretation, correlation, and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of analytical instrumentation, including theory, operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to independently acquire and apply new analytical knowledge and techniques.

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry with 3+ years of relevant industry experience, or BS or MS in Analytical Chemistry with 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Experience with LC, LC/MS, and GC/Olfactometry, rheology, and spectroscopic techniques.
• Knowledge and practical experience in flavor chemistry/science and organic chemistry.
• Advanced ability to integrate multiple analytical techniques to solve complex problems.
• Strong understanding of chromatographic principles and mass spectrometry applications.
• Experience supporting analytical work for flavors, juices, food and beverage products, environmental samples, or consumer products.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within cross‑functional teams.

The Coca‑Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1‑B visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Location:

United States of America – Atlanta.

Travel Required:

0% – 25%.

Pay Range: 109,000 USD – 129,000 USD. Base pay may vary depending on geography, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include medical, financial, and other benefits as offered. Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15%.

The Coca‑Cola Company is an equal opportunity employer. We 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, or basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.