Innovation R&D Intern

Coca-Cola inc; Norway; On-site; NOK 265,000 - 398,000; Full time

Job summary

BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition in Whitestone, NY is seeking an Innovation Intern to join our fast-paced team. You will work on a master project supporting the 5-year innovation pipeline across BODYARMOR and POWERADE brands, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to explore category trends and translate them into new beverage concepts.

You will assist with product design, development, quality, and sensory work while gaining exposure to cross-functional teams and project management.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BS program in food science, chemistry, chemical engineering or similar major.
• Strong analytical and creative thinking, planning, organizing and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of food science/chemistry/nutrition required.

Responsibilities

• Research trends in sports nutrition and functional beverages.
• Design product/process concepts for new innovations or improve existing portfolio.
• Collaborate with QA and Regulatory teams to meet standards and metrics.
• Understand nutritional components that consumers seek in products.
• Identify white space opportunities within the functional beverage space.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Planning

Organizing

Problem solving

Education

BS in food science/chemistry/engineering

Job description

BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition is a fast-paced dynamic environment where brand builders work together with the goal of becoming innovative game-changers in the world of sports and active hydration. Extreme passion and teamwork are the essentials of being a successful member of the BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition team – which consists of BODYARMOR and POWERADE brands. BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition exudes an entrepreneurial culture backed by the resources and insights of one of the world’s most iconic companies The Coca-Cola Company which acquired BODYARMOR in 2021. This unique environment gives employees the ability to move quickly exceed expectations develop valuable relationships and have fun while we work to achieve our goal of becoming #1 in Sports Hydration.

BODYARMOR is looking for an Innovation Intern to join our team.

As a BODYARMOR Innovation Intern you will be a part of the Innovation team and will be assigned a master project that will support the development of the BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition rolling 5-year innovation pipeline across both BODYARMOR & POWERADE brands. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to understand the category landscape product trends and macro consumer trends and their potential application to the functional hydration/nutrition space. Additionally you will work with our development team to work on product design or development quality and sensory of new innovations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research new and upcoming trends in the sports nutrition space
• Create product and process designs for new innovations or participate in continuous improvement projects for existing portfolio
• Work with the cross functional QA and Regulatory teams to understand our QA standards and metrics
• Understanding nutritional components of products that consumers are seeking
• Identifying white space opportunities within the functional beverage space to expand the BASN portfolio of brands
• Assisting the Innovation Team with various projects to complement launches currently in the pipeline
• Support additional ad hoc projects as requested
• Present project results at the completion of the internship

REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in BS in food science chemistry/chemical engineering or other similar major
• Strong analysis creative thinking planning organizing and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of food science chemistry or nutrition science
• Strong attention to detail. Self-starter. Team player.
• Ability to adjust on the fly and thrive in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to travel (10%)

LOCATION

Whitestone NY

Compensation

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.

The Coca-Cola Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our company recognizes the immense potential and unique experiences that international candidates can bring to this role. As such we are open to candidates who may require sponsorship in the future on a limited basis.

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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