R&D Intern

The Coca-Cola Company; Fatih; On-site; TRY 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Istanbul is seeking an R&D intern to assist beverage development and reformulation in the Juice category, working within the satellite lab for Europe, Eurasia, Middle East and Africa. You will support prototype development, laboratory analyses, and data management while collaborating with a multicultural team.

This role requires at least one year remaining in studies, English fluency, and a passion for the beverage industry; office-based with at least 3 days on site per

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master student in Food Technology or related field, with at least 1 year remaining.
• Knowledge of lab activities and analytical instruments (pH, acidity, brix).
• Willing to come to the Istanbul office at least 3 days a week; English fluency.
• Creative, disciplined and able to work autonomously in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab operations: stock replenishment, sample shipment coordination, equipment maintenance planning.
• Support prototype development at lab scale.
• Conduct laboratory analyses of ingredients and beverages.
• Measure analytical properties of prototypes.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and safety compliance; maintain a clean workspace.
• Fill internal databases for stability tracking and project management.
• Conduct literature research and document findings; monitor competition and trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor or Master student in Food Technology/Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Data management

Job description

The Istanbul Juice satellite lab, located in Istanbul is a satellite lab, associated to the Coca-Cola Company’s Research and Development Center based in Belgium, overseeing the development of new beverages and retail equipment innovation for Europe, Eurasia, Middle East and Africa.

We are looking for a R&D intern to assist all R&D activities in laboratory in product development, innovation, reformulation and value optimization projects, mainly in the juice category.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage operational activities in the lab including ingredient & expenditure stock replenishment, sample shipment coordination, equipment maintenance plans, Order ingredients to conduct lab trials etc.
• Support in the development of prototypes at lab scale
• Conduct laboratory analyses of ingredients and beverages.
• Measure analytical properties of prototypes
• Experimental work on formulation optimization and product quality improvement
• Ensure that samples and ingredients are properly labelled/stored, that safety guidelines are followed and help maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Filling accurately internal databases for stability tracking, formula database, project management tools.
• Conduct literature research and document the findings in a well-organized way
• Continuous curiosity on competition activities and strategy and trends in the category, identifying growth opportunities.

Skills & Qualifications:

We welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply.

• Bachelor or Master students in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field of study
• Candidates must be enrolled with at least one year remaining of studies at university at the time of application
• Knowledge and working experience of laboratory activities, analytical instruments (pH, acidity, brix etc.)
• Able to come to the office at least 3 days a week.
• Mandatory English fluency
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Must be a creative mind and have a passion for beverage industry
• Disciplined and attentive
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication and project management skills
• Fast learner and able to work autonomously in a multicultural environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data management

What we can do for you:

• Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world and we’re always expanding
• Expansive & Diverse Customers: We focus on diversified and large range of customers each day
• Critical experiences: We work as a global network with a wide range of cross-functional partners to step-change the way we refresh the world and make an impact every day
• Growth Culture: learning organization with a bias for action, fully empowering curious individuals to leverage our global network and a wealth of human insights to deliver amazing results.
• You will grow as a member of our creative and multi-cultural R&D Team.
• You will be working for one of the main R&D center of The Coca-Cola Company, within a multidisciplinary team, supporting innovation for more than 100 countries.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.