Senior Manager, Analytical Chemistry Scientist

Job Description Summary: Role Summary

The Senior Manager, Analytical Scientist for advancing analytical capabilities in botanical extract, functional bioactive compounds, protein/peptide, nutrients, dairy, and juice to support functional and nutrition innovation. The position combines technical expertise in advanced analytical methodologies with project ownership and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to R&D from ingredient understanding through product development and commercialization.

This role is responsible for independently or under minimum guidance to conduct and lead routine and non-routine analysis, conduct and manage routine equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration, document findings and write reports, while working both independently and in a collaborative team environment to support R&D projects to enable business decisions and growth.

Key Responsibilities

This role contributes to the development, application, and continuous improvement of analytical approaches supporting protein, peptide, dairy, juice, and related ingredient systems. Responsibilities include supporting project-based analytical activities, advancing analytical methodologies, generating and interpreting complex data sets, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure analytical outputs align with broader business and innovation objectives. The role also contributes to capability development, maintains awareness of emerging analytical technologies, and ensures high-quality scientific outputs across routine and non-routine workstreams.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, or related field (MS with significant experience considered)
• 5–10+ years (PhD) industry analytical science experience preferred or 10+ years (MS) industry experience in analytical science
• Strong expertise in HPLC-MS/MS, both targeted and non-targeted workflows
• Experience in proteomics and/or peptide analysis highly preferred
• Experience in botanical extract analysis highly preferred
• Experience with multivariable data analysis preferred
• Experience working with food, beverage, dairy highly preferred; biotech or pharmaceutical systems preferred
• Proven experience in method development and validation
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Functional Skills & Expertise

• Recognized subject matter expert across the Company in one or more fields, evaluating data/information and making decisions, providing solutions to problems.
• Advanced Field Specialty: Expert ability to integrate advanced techniques and to apply the most appropriate techniques to a broad range of problems.
• Ability to perform advanced, complex testing at a high level of throughput using the methodology as required on function and nutrition ingredients and finished products. Including but not limited to: advanced sample preparation, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, HRMS, SDS-PAGE, Western-blot, ELISA, GPC-UV/MALS/RI/DV, advanced rheology, UV, fluorescence spectroscopy, IR, DSC, XRF.
• Demonstrated track record in troubleshooting sophisticated R&D problems with limited time and resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of: Good Laboratory Practices; Laboratory/Analytical Instrumentation; LIMS; Quality management systems; Data analysis.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex science to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in written reports that is understandable by technical and non-technical audiences; to produce reports of results and recommendations that are clear and concise.
• Ability to apply communication skills and Company policy to respond to ingredient/product scientific or regulatory issues. Includes the ability to handle sensitive and complex contacts that require a high level of judgment, tact and diplomacy to minimize negative impact on the System and Business.
• Proprietary Information: Ability to recognize and protect proprietary information as it relates to both internal and external IP.
• Project Management: Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply the principles, tools and techniques to develop/plan, manage or execute projects or work plans to ensure successful completion (e.g., on time, within budget). Prioritization skills.
• Ability to develop & successfully follow short-term and long-term Business Plans aligned with Company strategy.
• Proven curiosity in science and innovative mindset, with the ability to turn scientific insights into actionable, consumer-relevant solutions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Teamwork spirit, quickly adept to company and team culture.
• Endurance: Willingness and ability to occasionally function effectively over extended periods of time. Ability to be flexible and adjust priorities based on business needs.

Leadership Behaviors

• Be the Role Model: Motivate others by exemplifying integrity and courage in the actions you take professionally and personally.

• Make Courageous Choices

• Foster Innovation

• Thrive in Ambiguity

• Set the Agenda: Drive forward-thinking vision and rally your team around achieving strategic objectives.

• Envision the Future

• Act as a Change Agent

• Apply an Enterprise Mindset

• Help People be their Best Selves: Champion growth, encouraging individuals to discover and achieve their fullest potential.

• Influence Across the Network

• Build Inclusion

• Develop Talent

Growth Behaviors:

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.
• Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations
• Externally Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work. Tracks and shares external trends, best practices, or ideas.
• Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards. Outperforms her/his peers.
• Fast/Agile: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.
• Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance

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:

Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety Management, Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Microbiology, Product Development, Quality Control (QC), Researching, Sensory Testing, Waterfall Model

Pay Range:

United States of America: 131,000 USD - 153,000 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.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):

United States of America:

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

June 11, 2026

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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