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Senior Microbiologist
The Coca-Cola Company. Perform microbiological testing on water, raw materials, finished products, EMP, and CIP .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in microbiological testing methods, risk assessment, and compliance with GLP and KORE standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and mentor laboratory analysts while leveraging advanced technologies for data-driven insights.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Microbiological Testing MethodsRisk AssessmentGLP ComplianceLaboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)Project Leadership
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Hard Skills
Microbiological TestingRisk AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisNonconforming Materials ManagementPredictive ModelingCAPA ProcessesSampling StrategiesData AnalysisMicrobiological Risk AssessmentsFood Safety Quality Initiatives
Soft Skills
MentoringTechnical CoachingCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
AI ToolsDigital ToolsPredictive ModelsS4Hana
Industry Keywords
MicrobiologyQuality Management System (QMS)Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)Food SafetyRegulated Manufacturing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform microbiological testing on water, raw materials, finished products, EMP, and CIP
- Apply Internal and KORE standard methods while ensuring accuracy, reliability, and traceability
- Serve as a technical resource and escalation point for complex or atypical test results
- Leverage state-of-the-art technology for rapid, fit-for-purpose testing methods
- Ensure compliance with GLP, internal standards, and KORE requirements across both sites
- Identify deviations and support timely resolution, non-conformance management, and root cause analysis
- Conduct and review microbiological risk assessments using product, process, EMP, and CIP data
- Own or co-own risk assessments for rework, remnant requests, out-of-specification results, alerts, and emerging risks
- Recommend and harmonize risk-based testing strategies across both sites
- Co-define and optimize a unified EMP approach across Atlanta and Puerto Rico
- Standardize sampling strategies and sampling point selection across sites
- Analyze microbiological trends and develop shared risk dashboards and data-driven insights
- Lead adoption of AI, digital tools, and predictive models for microbiology decisions
- Champion the AI/automation pillar within the laboratory transformation and technology roadmap
- Lead food safety quality initiatives with PQA and support Food Safety Coordinator and HACCP review
- Contribute microbiological risk assessments and preventive control strategies
- Mentor and technically coach microbiology analysts across both sites
- Represent CPSNA at the Global Laboratory level and lead or contribute to global microbiology projects
- Implement global initiatives and collaborate with global and local stakeholders to standardize the CPSNA microbiology program
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 6+ years of laboratory experience or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience balancing hands-on testing with strategic or technical project leadership
- Multi-site or cross-functional project experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a related science required
- Master's degree preferred in Microbiology, Science, Project Management or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Advanced QMS, KORE, and regulatory knowledge
- Proficiency in microbiological testing methods applicable to water, ingredients, and finished food and beverage products
- Familiarity with nonconforming materials management, CAPA processes, and root cause analysis methodologies
- Working knowledge of GLP within a regulated manufacturing environment
- Competence in risk analysis, especially using AI and predictive modeling tools
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS); preferred experience with S4Hana
- Willingness to travel 00% - 25%
- Relocation is not provided
Benefits
Comp & perks- Travel Required: 00% - 25%
- Inclusive culture grounded in company purpose
- Growth mindset and continuous learning
- Opportunities to mentor and coach analysts