Analytical Lab Scientist, GDI

eal for a scientifically grounded, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast paced environment and is motivated by continuous improvement, technical rigor, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do for Us:

1. Analytical Testing & Technical Support

• Execute analytical tests (microbiological, physicochemical, sensory) to support GDI innovation projects, ingredient qualification programs, and troubleshooting for JSK OU and bottler partners, including IMCR investigations.

• Conduct specification reviews and analytical assessments to support timely juice ingredient lot release, mitigating quality risks.

• Support sensory testing related to packaging or ingredient evaluations as needed.

• Provide clear, accurate interpretation of analytical data to guide internal and external stakeholders.

2. Cross‑Functional & Supplier Collaboration

• Communicate closely with JSK OU, CPS, and domestic/international suppliers of juice ingredients to support pre‑approval activities and ensure alignment with timelines and technical requirements.

• Work with GDI Product Development to establish and refine juice‑related specifications, providing scientific input where needed.

3. Operational & Process Excellence

• Optimize analytical workflows and methods associated with ingredient approval and quality assurance programs.

• Supervise laboratory technicians to ensure timely and accurate delivery of analytical results.

• Maintain and continuously improve laboratory management systems, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and documentation readiness.

• Manage instrument maintenance, calibration, and operational readiness; support the Lab Manager in budget planning and cost control.

• Champion operational excellence by modernizing ways of working, improving efficiency, and proactively adjusting priorities to meet business needs.

4. Capability Building & Continuous Improvement

• Provide hands‑on guidance, coaching, and training to laboratory technicians.

• Stay current with emerging industry technologies, analytical methods, and scientific advancements, applying insights to enhance lab capability.

• Uphold and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring daily laboratory operations comply with KO OHS standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Analytical Science, Food Science, Agricultural Chemistry, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in microbiology, analytical testing, quality assurance, or laboratory work in the food/beverage or pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong understanding of laboratory methods, microbiology, and analytical instrumentation.

• Knowledge of thermal processing, beverage manufacturing, disinfectants, and quality management systems (HACCP, ISO, etc.) preferred.

• Experience in structured problem‑solving and factual root‑cause analysis with a commitment to quality.

• Ability to supervise and guide technicians effectively.

• Business‑level proficiency in Japanese, English is a plus.

• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to adopt new analytical and digital technologies.

What We Can Do for You:

Broad Technical Experience

• Gain hands‑on experience across microbiological methods, ingredient quality assurance, and analytical risk assessment supporting diverse product categories and processes.

Collaborative Culture

• Work alongside experts across R&D, Supply Chain, OU teams, and global microbiology networks - fostering deep collaboration and co‑creation across regions and disciplines.

Iconic & Expansive Brand Portfolio

• Contribute to a broad portfolio including Sparkling, Coffee, Tea, Sports, Water, Energy, Dairy, Alcohol, and emerging beverage innovations.

Consumer & Customer Focus

• Help us uphold our commitment to 'refresh the world and make a difference,' ensuring safety, quality, and trust across all products.

Growth Through a Hyper‑Global Network

• Engage with global teams, bottling partners, and cross‑regional networks to learn, share, and scale best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Impact at Scale: Shape products enjoyed by millions across diverse APAC markets.

• Global Connectivity: Access world-class technical expertise, innovation labs, and global R&D networks.

• Digital Future: Lead with next-gen tools - from AI-driven formulation insights to virtual product design.

• Creative Freedom: Drive innovation that blends science, consumer desire, and brand vision.

• Legacy: Be part of a team building the future of beverages, with agility, ambition, and excellence.

What can help you to be successful in the role?

Growth Behavior:

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.

• Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations.

• Commercially Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.

• 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.

Leadership Behavior

• Act Like an Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders

• Develops Self and Others: Develop self and support others' development to achieve their full potential.

• Drive Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business.

Location(s):
Japan

City/Cities:
Tokyo

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
Yes

Job Posting End Date:
April 29, 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.