Senior Microbiologist & Cross-Site Strategy Lead

The Coca-Cola Company; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Puerto Rico is seeking a Senior Microbiologist Specialist who blends hands-on microbiology with cross-site strategic leadership across CPSNA. The role balances laboratory testing with risk assessment, AI-enabled analytics, and global collaboration to standardize microbiology practices across CPSNA.

Responsibilities include protocol adherence (GLP/KORE), EMP standardization, and mentorship of analysts, with 6+ years' experience and a Bachelor’s in microbiology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related science required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience balancing hands-on testing with strategic/technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing on water, ingredients, finished products and EMP/CIP as part of the site testing team.
• Lead strategic risk assessments using product characteristics, process data and EMP/CIP data across CPSNA.
• Develop and harmonize risk-based testing strategies across CPSNA.
• Co-define and optimize a unified EMP approach across sites in collaboration with PQA.
• Analyze trends and develop data-driven insights and dashboards for decision-making.
• Lead food safety quality initiatives with PQA and HACCP reviews.
• Mentor and coach analysts across CPS sites in microbiology.
• Represent CPSNA at Global Laboratory level and support cross-site projects.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Strategic leadership

Data analytics

AI/predictive modeling

Cross-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in microbiology

Master’s preferred

Tools

LIMS

S4Hana

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company in Puerto Rico is seeking a Senior Microbiologist Specialist who blends hands-on microbiology with cross-site strategic leadership across CPSNA. The role balances laboratory testing with risk assessment, AI-enabled analytics, and global collaboration to standardize microbiology practices across CPSNA.

Responsibilities include protocol adherence (GLP/KORE), EMP standardization, and mentorship of analysts, with 6+ years' experience and a Bachelor’s in microbiology.