Quality Assurance Assistant Chemist (3rd Shift 9p-5:30a)

Coca-Cola Co; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Ontario, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant Chemist on the 3rd shift (9pm–5:30am) to ensure product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance through laboratory testing and microbiological analysis. You will support plant operations and manage SAP data while supervising laboratory technicians.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in a related science and strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Quality Assurance, or related field.
• Experience in Quality Assurance, microbiology, or laboratory operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP, GMPs, GLPs, HACCP, and food safety systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, leadership, 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-related 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 to ensure 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

Analytical

Troubleshooting

Organization

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science/Microbiology/Chemistry/Biology/Quality Assurance

Tools

SAP

GMPs

GLPs

HACCP

Job description

## Quality Assurance Assistant Chemist (3rd Shift 9p-5:30a)Apply: US - CA - Ontario: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-147114**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 our Assistant Chemist you will be responsible for ensuring product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance through laboratory testing, microbiological analysis, product release, SAP data management, quality inspections, and team leadership.**Key Position-Related Duties and Job Functions*** 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-related 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 to ensure 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.**Education and Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Quality Assurance, or related scientific related discipline.* Experience in Quality Assurance, microbiology, or laboratory operations within a manufacturing environment.* Working knowledge of SAP, GMPs, GLPs, HACCP, and food safety systems.* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.* Ability to lead teams and support continuous improvement initiatives. 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:**October 15, 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.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. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.