Quality Assurance Lab Chemist - 3rd Shift

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

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.