QA Lab Lead: Microbiology & Compliance

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

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in North America is seeking an Assistant Chemist to ensure product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance through laboratory testing, microbiological analysis, product release, SAP data management, and leadership of lab staff.

You will perform microbiological testing, calibrate equipment, manage SAP transactions, conduct GMP audits, and supervise technicians while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Quality Assurance, or related discipline.
• Experience in QA, microbiology, or lab operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP, GMPs, GLPs, HACCP and food safety systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory and microbiological testing and release ingredients, syrups, water, HFCS, and finished products.
• Collect, analyze, document, and interpret microbiological samples and test results.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment; troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Manage quality SAP transactions, including product releases, block stock, master data, and quality records.
• Conduct GMP audits, process verifications, end-of-run verifications, and production quality inspections.
• Verify labels, packaging, product codes, and production specifications for compliance.
• Manage incoming ingredient inspections and nonconforming materials.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, records, reports, retention programs, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and support laboratory technicians, assign workload, and provide shift communication.
• Investigate quality issues, implement corrective actions, and support plant operations.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, housekeeping standards, and equipment performance.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Microbiology

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Food Science/ Microbiology/ Chemistry/ Biology/ QA

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company in North America is seeking an Assistant Chemist to ensure product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance through laboratory testing, microbiological analysis, product release, SAP data management, and leadership of lab staff.

You will perform microbiological testing, calibrate equipment, manage SAP transactions, conduct GMP audits, and supervise technicians while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.