Senior Manager, Analytical Chemistry Scientist

The Coca-Cola Company•Atlanta, GA

7d•$131,000 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Analytical Scientist is responsible for advancing analytical capabilities in botanical extract, functional bioactive compounds, protein/peptide, nutrients, dairy, and juice to support functional and nutrition innovation. This position combines technical expertise in advanced analytical methodologies with project ownership and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to R&D from ingredient understanding through product development and commercialization. The role requires the ability to independently or under minimum guidance conduct and lead routine and non-routine analysis, conduct and manage routine equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration, document findings and write reports, while working both independently and in a collaborative team environment to support R&D projects to enable business decisions and growth. This role contributes to the development, application, and continuous improvement of analytical approaches supporting protein, peptide, dairy, juice, and related ingredient systems. Responsibilities include supporting project-based analytical activities, advancing analytical methodologies, generating and interpreting complex data sets, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure analytical outputs align with broader business and innovation objectives. The role also contributes to capability development, maintains awareness of emerging analytical technologies, and ensures high-quality scientific outputs across routine and non-routine workstreams.

Requirements

PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, or related field (MS with significant experience considered)
5–10+ years (PhD) industry analytical science experience preferred or 10+ years (MS) industry experience in analytical science
Strong expertise in HPLC-MS/MS, both targeted and non-targeted workflows
Experience in method development and validation
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to integrate advanced techniques and to apply the most appropriate techniques to a broad range of problems.
Ability to perform advanced, complex testing at a high level of throughput using the methodology as required on function and nutrition ingredients and finished products.
Demonstrated track record in troubleshooting sophisticated R&D problems with limited time and resources.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of: Good Laboratory Practices; Laboratory/Analytical Instrumentation; LIMS; Quality management systems; Data analysis.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex science to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in written reports that is understandable by technical and non-technical audiences; to produce reports of results and recommendations that are clear and concise.
Ability to apply communication skills and Company policy to respond to ingredient/product scientific or regulatory issues.
Ability to recognize and protect proprietary information as it relates to both internal and external IP.
Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply the principles, tools and techniques to develop/plan, manage or execute projects or work plans to ensure successful completion (e.g., on time, within budget).
Prioritization skills.
Ability to develop & successfully follow short-term and long-term Business Plans aligned with Company strategy.
Proven curiosity in science and innovative mindset, with the ability to turn scientific insights into actionable, consumer-relevant solutions.
Strong attention to detail.
Teamwork spirit, quickly adept to company and team culture.
Willingness and ability to occasionally function effectively over extended periods of time.
Ability to be flexible and adjust priorities based on business needs.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in proteomics and/or peptide analysis highly preferred
Experience in botanical extract analysis highly preferred
Experience with multivariable data analysis preferred
Experience working with food, beverage, dairy highly preferred; biotech or pharmaceutical systems preferred
Ability to handle sensitive and complex contacts that require a high level of judgment, tact and diplomacy to minimize negative impact on the System and Business.
Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.
Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations
Externally Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work. Tracks and shares external trends, best practices, or ideas.
Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards. Outperforms her/his peers.
Fast/Agile: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.
Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance

Responsibilities

Support project-based analytical activities.
Advance analytical methodologies.
Generate and interpret complex data sets.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure analytical outputs align with broader business and innovation objectives.
Contribute to capability development.
Maintain awareness of emerging analytical technologies.
Ensure high-quality scientific outputs across routine and non-routine workstreams.
Conduct and lead routine and non-routine analysis.
Conduct and manage routine equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration.
Document findings and write reports.
Work both independently and in a collaborative team environment to support R&D projects to enable business decisions and growth.