Coca-Cola

Lab Analyst

Coca-Cola$79K — $107K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related discipline
  • 3+ years of laboratory experience with GLP or ISO 17025 compliance
  • Hands-on proficiency with techniques such as UPLC and UV-Vis spectrophotometry
  • Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
  • Strong knowledge of laboratory instrumentation troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying technical information
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Responsibilities

  • Perform analytical testing using ISO 17025 methodologies
  • Prepare and interpret data for product compliance
  • Record results accurately and escalate issues as needed
  • Maintain laboratory operations including sample management
  • Calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments
  • Collaborate with team members to resolve technical issues
  • Recommend improvements to laboratory methods and workflows

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience with advanced laboratory technologies
  • Collaboration opportunities with cross-functional experts
  • Professional development through specialized training
  • Participation in initiatives that ensure product integrity and quality
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary:

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.

What You'll Do for Us
  • 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

Requirements & Qualifications
  • 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


What We'll Do for You
  • 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 technical ecosystem
  • Enable your professional development through specialized training, exposure to global lab standards, and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Position you as part of a team that ensures product integrity, consumer trust, and delivery of safe, high-quality beverages across markets


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. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:
Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Testing, Analytical Thinking, Compliance, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Pay Range:
United States of America: 79,200 USD - 107,200 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Location(s):
United States of America
City/Cities:
Atlanta

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
August 21, 2026

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