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

0101 Coca-Cola North America; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in the United States is seeking an Assistant Chemist to ensure product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance through lab testing, microbiology analysis, and SAP data management.

You will supervise lab technicians, manage quality records, and support plant operations while upholding GMP, GLP, and HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related science discipline.
• Experience in QA, microbiology, or lab operations in manufacturing.
• 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.

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

Quality Assurance

Microbiology

Laboratory Operations

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science/Microbiology/Chemistry/Biology/QA

Tools

SAP

GMPs/GLPs

HACCP

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 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 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

Location(s): United States of America

City/Cities: Ontario

Travel Required: 00% - 25%

Relocation Provided: No

Job Posting End Date: October 15, 2026

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