Scientist I, Analytical Chemistry - The Coca-Cola Company - Orlando

Job description

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS:

Position Overview:

The Scientist Analyst will be a member of the Global Juice R&D Center in Apopka, Florida. The role responsibilities include conducting analyses of products, maintaining and calibrating equipment, purchasing laboratory supplies, and receiving/sending of samples and ingredients.

 Key Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

·One or more years of citrus, beverage, and/or laboratory experience.
·Ability to perform basic laboratory procedures in a safe manner.
·Ability to learn new techniques.
·Knowledge in HPLC.
·Familiarity with basic lab equipment and glassware.
·Have a good understanding of scientific instrumentation concepts and procedures.
·Personal computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications.
·Good oral and written communication skills in English.
·Ability to read and record instrument readings.
·Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks at a lab bench.
·Ability to detect color changes in chemical testing.
·Ability to properly use Personal Protective Devices, such as, but not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, half-mask respirators.
·Desire to develop skills, take initiative and assume responsibility as appropriate.

 Function Specific Activities: 

·Conduct chemical analyses (Brix, pH, titratable acidity, color, flash point Vitamin C, Calcium, residual oil, essence, and other juice beverage related analyses) to support internal and global clients.
·Record, analyze, verify and report data.
·Coordinate release of analytical results/ingredient disposition upon request.
·Coordinate the calibration and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment.
·Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.
·Assist with the ideation, creation and development of new analytical methods and research ideas.
·Prioritize and coordinate assignments and independently manage time to satisfy business needs.
·Proactively solve problems, interpret data and report results, and develop procedures and processes to ensure timely and accurate work.
·Purchase laboratory supplies and maintain proper level of inventory.
·Coordinate shipping of samples, ingredients, etc.

 Leadership Behaviors: 

· Drives Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business (encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation).
· Collaboration: Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to appropriately stretch and impact the system (Company and bottler)
· Act Like an Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our system, our customer and key stakeholders.
· Inspire Others: Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible.
· Develop Self and Others : Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential.

Honesty and integrity have always been cornerstone values of The Coca-Cola Company. Our passion for people of integrity mirrors our spirited drive for total quality in our brands. These and other elements allow the company to sustain strategic practices and drive business performance. The Personnel Integrity Assurance Program is another step toward making The Coca-Cola Company the premier workplace. This process includes a pre-employment background investigation that applies to all applicants employees and contractors of the company. The scope of this inquiry may cover such elements as education employment history a criminal history check reference checks and a pre-employment drug screen. Designated countries or sensitive positions within the company may have more stringent standards.

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

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.