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Function
Specific Activities
- Record data from analyses or
experiments in a computer, log book or laboratory notebook.
- Organize workflow and task
schedules to maximize laboratory efficiency (e.g., prioritize sample
analysis, assign tasks, preventative maintenance).
- Maintain laboratory equipment
and instrumentation (e.g., troubleshooting, conducting preventative
maintenance, calibrating and repairing).
- Identify, classify, maintain,
and protect files, documentation and sensitive information consistent
with record handling and retention requirements.
- Purchase laboratory supplies
to maintain proper level of inventory. This includes discussing needs
with scientists, screening vendors, placing orders, etc.
- Protect information and
materials provided to third parties (e.g., consultants, vendors,
suppliers, bottlers) by ensuring appropriate procedures are followed and
parties are bound by Company confidentiality agreements as necessary.
- Develop, implement or
maintain equipment/process inspection programs (e.g., writing protocols,
conducting inspections) in labs or plants in order to identify potential
health, safety or security hazards.
- Write detailed & accurate
reports for analyses, experiments or projects (e.g., equipment
validation, evaluation of new processes).
- Manage the installation of
the purchased equipment or facility improvements in order to complete
the capital expenditure.
- Attend routine presentations
and refresher courses regarding safety and environmental issues (e.g.,
waste disposal) to ensure up-to-date knowledge and adherence to related
company policies.
- Evaluate ingredients,
products or packaging materials via visual inspection or by measuring
weight, density, stress, dimensions, torque, strength, etc. in order to
determine physical properties of samples and compliance with standards.
- Design, develop, conduct
and/or review experiments (e.g., laboratory or process experiments) in
order to deliver new products; evaluate ingredient, product or packaging
safety, efficacy or claims; or evaluate new ingredients, materials,
products or processes.
- Conduct review of scientific
or other literature in order to maintain and improve laboratory
knowledge/skill, identify appropriate analytical techniques for
projects/studies, or gather confidential information (e.g., information
on activist groups).
- Develop or validate
laboratory test methods or equipment (sampling, monitoring, analytical
procedures) in order to ensure reliability and accuracy of analytical
results. This may include performing capability studies.
Job
Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree
or equivalent work experience Related Work Experience: No related work
experience is required
Core
Competencies:
- Drives Innovative Business
Improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in
organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters
creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking. Yes
- Balances Immediate and
Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives while
considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability
to achieve long-term goals. Yes
- Delivers Results: Focuses on
the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and
others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed
expectations.
- Imports and Exports Good
Ideas: Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in
and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.
- Develops and Inspires Others:
Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or
reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments.
Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to
prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to
enhance performance.
- Lives the Values:
Demonstrates the values of The Coca-Cola Company through words, actions,
and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values of the
company.
Technical
Skills
- Calibration: Ability to
measure instrument variations and apply corrections for ensuring the
accuracy and precision of an instrument or measurement tool.
- Laboratory Practices:
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).
- Basic Analytical Chemistry:
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. This
includes preparation, separation, detection and other techniques and
applying concepts of precision and accuracy. It also includes
understanding new developments in the field and their effect on our
products, ingredients and packaging materials.
- Chromatography: Knowledge of
the principles and techniques of chromatographic separations and their
application to the analysis of ingredients, syrups, beverages,
concentrates or other substances. This includes the ability to use
chromatographic techniques for quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- Databases/Data Acquisition:
Knowledge of and ability to use technical databases (e.g., scientific,
medical). Ability to understand and apply hardware and software used in
the collection of technical data in a laboratory or field environment.
- Instrumental Analysis:
Ability to analyze ingredients, syrups, beverages, concentrates or other
substances using laboratory instruments. This includes preparation of
analytical standards and standard curves.
- Physical Ability: Ability to
perform work requiring acute eyesight, physical strength or manual
dexterity. This includes visually or physically testing, heavy lifting
of sample containers, torque analysis or manual titration.
- Proprietary Composition
Information: Ability to recognize and protect proprietary information as
it relates to formulas and ingredients.
- Validation: Ability to
confirm the performance of an instrument or measurement tool against a
known standard.
- Document Management: Ability
to create, approve, track and file documents and records in compliance
with The Coca-Cola Quality System or other formal guidelines.
- Endurance: Willingness and
ability to occasionally function effectively over extended periods of
time.
- Laboratory Safety and
Environmental Protection: The ability and willingness to apply HAZMAT
policies, HAZWOPER policies, environmental policies, OSHA policies and
the chemical hygiene plan. This includes the safe handling of chemicals
and glassware, the use of personal protective equipment and Company
safety rules.
- Laboratory/Analytical
Instrumentation: Knowledge of instrumental theory, mechanical
construction and operation, maintenance requirements and ability to
operate, modify and repair laboratory instruments.
- Basic 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).
- Internet: Knowledge of
Internet search techniques used to find required information (e.g.,
technical facts) and monitor sites of interest to the department.
- Advanced Analytical
Chemistry: Expert ability to integrate analytical chemistry techniques
(e.g., GC, GC/MS and MS) and to apply the most appropriate techniques to
a broad range of problems.
- Advanced Organic Chemistry:
Knowledge of advanced organic chemistry that includes organic synthesis,
organic structure determination using both classical and spectroscopic
methods, knowledge of natural products and knowledge of organic reaction
mechanisms.
- Basic Flavor Chemistry:
General knowledge of the organic chemistry of essential oils and other
flavor compounds that are relevant to Company products
- Basic Inorganic Chemistry:
General knowledge of the composition, structure and properties of
inorganic substances needed to understand inorganic ingredients (e.g.,
acidulants, oxygen, water, buffers) used in Company products and in
research on stability of ingredients.
- Basic Organic Chemistry:
Knowledge of basic organic structures, reactions, functional groups and
properties needed to understand the reactions of organic compounds in
Company products. This includes the understanding of moderately complex
principles in order to problem-solve package or ingredient related
issues.
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