Assistant Chemist, Quality Assurance (Open Availability Requested)

The Coca-Cola Company; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking an Assistant Chemist to support microbiology and quality operations. You will oversee microbiology programs, analyze data, maintain lab systems and ensure products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

You will train and mentor analysts, maintain equipment, and ensure GLP and QMS compliance across laboratory activities, while driving continuous improvement and cost optimization in lab operations.

Qualifications

• GLP knowledge and quality systems understanding.
• 1–3 years of experience in a quality laboratory function in a food/beverage/pharma setting preferred.
• Ability to perform basic testing with high throughput using standard methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the plant Microbiology Program and environmental monitoring.
• Oversee CIP systems and perform validation to maintain operations.
• Analyze routine test data and ensure materials meet specs.
• Maintain lab equipment; perform calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Provide training and mentorship to analysts/scientists.
• Ensure compliance with QMS and GLP through audits and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

GLP knowledge

Food safety knowledge

English proficiency

Education

H.S, General Education or Related Technical/Trade Training

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline

Tools

LIMS

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description Summary:

It’s an extremely exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s Flagship Market, Coca-Cola North America! We’re accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing large consumer goods company in North America by putting people at the heart of everything we do!

As a Assistant Chemist, you will support laboratory and quality operations by overseeing microbiology and compliance programs, analyze test data, maintain lab systems and equipment, and ensure products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Position-Related Duties and Key Job Functions:

• Support the plant Microbiology Program in alignment with KORE requirements.
• Direct and oversee the plant Environmental Monitoring Program to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Manage facility CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems and perform validation to maintain operational integrity.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Drive continuous improvement (OE) initiatives within lab operations to enhance quality and service while optimizing costs.
• Analyze and interpret data from routine testing to verify that materials meet required specifications.
• Apply standardized methodologies to record and interpret results, escalating any concerns through peer review as necessary.
• Support overall laboratory operations by performing a variety of tasks as required.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and calibration activities.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to analysts/scientists to build technical capability.
• Ensure personal and team compliance with QMS requirements through ongoing training, documentation, quality record management, and participation in audits.
• Conduct data audits to validate the accuracy of analytical processes and results; activities may include database queries, statistical process control, and correlation studies.

Education and Qualifications:

• H.S, General Education or Related Technical/Trade Training
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or related beverage plant experience in a QA function Preferred
• Must possess 1-3 years of experience in a quality Laboratory function of a food related/pharma business
• Knowledge of basic organic chemistry is a plus
• Must have strong communication and planning skills, as well as knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP), hygiene and food safety requirements
• Must be able to perform basic testing of materials at a high level of throughput using the required chemical, microbiological, physical, analytical and/or sensorial methodology as required on ingredients, intermediates and finished products and report results
• An understanding of the theory and application of instrumental analysis to analyze ingredients, syrups, beverages, concentrates or other substances is needed
• Must possess the ability to use all common software applications to support functions, including creating spreadsheets, quality documents, LIMS; familiarity with accessing and loading information from databases (SAP, document management systems, SharePoint sites) also needed
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

Pay Range: 72,999 - 73,819 USD

Skills:

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Ontario

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

September 30, 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.

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