Global Development and Innovation Microbiology Intern

Coca-Cola • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Candidates are encouraged to apply to 3 or fewer internship roles during a given internship recruiting cycle Position Overview: The Coca-Cola’s Summer Internship program is a 10-week experience at our headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The Global Development and Innovation Microbiology Intern will be part of our North America R&D Center, working on projects that include microbiological lab activities to support our innovation Pipeline. These projects will involve working with carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, rapid microbiological methods and the development of models that predict behavior of microorganisms in beverage matrices.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in food science, Food Microbiology, Food Safety Microbiology, Food Engineering, or equivalent fields or have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025.
• Food microbiology and Food Safety.
• Thermal and non-thermal processes to produce food or beverages.
• Microbiological Methods.
• Experience managing digital tools or AI
• Strong technical acumen and scientific approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform in a challenging, dynamic and changing environment.
• Service minded, team player, high level of commitment.
• Passionate with an aptitude to quickly learn.

Responsibilities

• Predictive modeling and determination of cardinal values of spoilage organism growth in high acid beverages.
• Exploring the microbiological sensitivity of different juice ingredients used in similar beverage formulations.
• Learn about the micro hazards in formulated acid/high acid and acidified beverages.
• Learn different manufacturing processes used at industrial scale including thermal and non-thermal processes to produce beverages.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern