Location(s):

Puerto Rico

City/Cities:

Cidra

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

September 26, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Summary:

Carry out all related activities of the continuous testing and disposition of ingredients and finished products with impartiality and confidentiality of the results generated.

Key duties/responsibilities:Evaluate ingredients and products via visual inspection or by measuring weight, density, etc. to determine physical properties of samples and compliance with standards with a moderate level of supervision and autonomy. Perform chemical analyses using instrumental methods to determine the composition of samples.Perform on time chemical analysis of in-process samples and communicate results to operations to continue or stop manufacturing process.Perform chemical analysis of cleaning samples, evaluate results, and notify any impact if an out of specification result is obtained.Prepare samples for ingredients, intermediate or finished products, or other materials to perform analyses (e.g., chemical, physical, sensory).Interpret data from routine to validate those ingredients/materials meet specifications and approve for use or shipment.Communicate and Out of Specification result and initiate a laboratory investigation as per procedure.Generate QN and block inventory when confirmation of ingredients/materials do not meet specifications.   Record data from analyses or experiments in a computer, logbook, or laboratory notebook.Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g., troubleshooting, calibrating/verification, and repairing).Conduct inspection of the laboratory or laboratory procedures to ensure conformance to internal (e.g., The Coca-Cola Quality System) or external certification requirements.Dispose of expired chemicals according to schedules and expiration dates to keep laboratory area clean and safe.Perform data audit to ensure accuracy of data and analytical processes. This may include statistical process control or correlation study.Organize workflow and task schedules to maximize laboratory efficiency (e.g., prioritize sample analysis, assign tasks, preventative maintenance).Prepare standards or standard curves to perform quantitative analyses.Participate in projects that develop laboratory capabilities, mitigate risk and drive efficiencies.Active participation in Network Initiatives as team memberParticipate in investigations and perform root cause analysis to external and internal complaints and deviations.Ensure proper handling of nonconforming material by placing the required status labels to materials on inventory and coordinating their segregation according to company procedures.Participate and promote activities with the OE Team that contribute toward continuous improvement (5’s, workplace audit, T Cards, Idea Cards, Big C, Tip Plan, Communication Center, etc.).

Job Requirements/Qualifications

Type of previous work experience required:

Desirable Experience of minimum 5 years in the position or similar function as:

Laboratory Analyst in a regulated industry (Food, Pharma or Medical Device)Laboratory Good Laboratory Practices & Data Integrity (ALCOA)Laboratory Instrumentation knowledge

Number of years of previous work experience required:

+5 years in QA Chemical laboratory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science (Major Chemistry, Chemical Engineering)

Languages

Fluent SpanishBasic to Intermediate English

Skills:

Chemical Analysis, Chemicals, Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Continuous Improvement, Data Compilation, Data Entry, Deviations, Food Safety and Sanitation, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Investigations, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Testing, Out of Specifications, Physical Properties, Problem Resolution, Quality Control (QC), Recordkeeping, Statistical Methods

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.