Quality Assurance Analyst II

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

June 25, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

• Performs daily laboratory analyses of ingredients and beverage base/concentrate.
• Assure the functioning of an area of the laboratory, including but not limited to:
  • Correct SOP’s are being properly followed
  • Records are complete, accurate and timely
  • Good laboratory practices are being followed
  • Chemical wastes are properly disposed
  • Laboratory is clean and organized
  • SPC, calibration and maintenance of instruments are done as required
  • Standards are prepared and handled properly
  • Retention samples are collected and handled as required
  • Results and dispositions are reported in a timely manner
  • Resolution of problems with ingredients and finished products
• Performs analyses using wet chemical and general laboratory instrumentation  (pH, titrators, analytical balances, density meters, spectrophotometer, GC, HPLC)
• Releases products and ingredients
• Performs and interprets microbiological analyses on ingredients and products that are micro sensitive to ensure the quality and shelf life of products and ingredients
• Works with production to ensure accuracy of batch composition
• Monitors plant to ensure high sanitary standards are maintained and inspects production lines, equipment, and setup for compliance with concentrate manufacturing and quality standards
• Trouble shoots production process problems based on analyses and data interpretation
• Investigates and finds solutions to distressed batches and immediately communicates the situation to QA senior Analyst and QA manager
• Perform chemical analyses using instrumental or non-instrumental methods (wet chemical methods) or methods in order to determine the composition of samples.

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree Required

Related Work Experience: 

• 2 years of work experience in relevant related field.

Functional Skills:

• Laboratory Practices/testing:  Knowledge and application of Good Laboratory Practices (e.g., handling of chemicals and glassware, preparation of standards and reagents, proper measuring techniques, data management, housekeeping).
• Instrumental Analysis: Ability to analyze ingredients, syrups, beverages, concentrates or other substances using laboratory instruments. This includes preparation of analytical standards and standard curves.
• Ingredients: Knowledge of key ingredients used in production of concentrates and beverage bases (e.g., caramel, citric acid, benzoate, juice, phosphoric acid, maltodentrin).

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent.They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required

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:

Pay Range:

$58,700 - $79,400

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.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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