Scientist, Product (Tea), GDI

• Develop lab-scale tea beverage recipes (bases, syrups, and finished beverages) driven by global and regional consumer insights, following GMP and company protocols.

• Analyze global formulas to identify harmonization, lift & shift, and localization opportunities within the Tea portfolio.

• Conduct sensory, analytical, and shelf-life testing in collaboration with Microbiology and Stability teams.

• Independently execute stability evaluations, including visual assessment, analytical testing requests, and accelerated testing (illumination and temperature protocols).

• Track, document, and interpret results, and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.

• Support pilot and commercial trials for tea innovations, ensuring formulation robustness, ingredient feasibility, cost targets, and packaging compatibility.

• Track and analyze global competitor tea products to identify learnings and opportunities for TCCC.

• Prepare samples for consumer tests and internal tastings; organize and lead tasting sessions, including materials, feedback capture, and documentation.

• Partner closely with Global and Regional GDI, Marketing, SRA, Supply Chain, Packaging, Quality, TCR, Chemistry/Analytical, Ingredient Quality, and Product Commercialization teams.

• Contribute technical insights to cross-functional discussions under manager or project lead guidance.

• Own accurate formula entry and updates in formula management systems.

• Maintain high standards in lab safety, documentation, data integrity, and record retention.

• Keep lab equipment and workspaces compliant and audit-ready.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Biology, or related fields.

• 5–8 years of experience in product development, preferably in beverages; tea experience is a strong advantage.

• Understanding of beverage formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing fundamentals.

• Familiarity with sensory evaluation, analytical testing, and shelf-life assessment.

• Ability to:

  • Connect daily technical work to project and business goals.

  • Apply consumer and competitor insights to product design.

  • Analyze problems independently and propose practical, science-based solutions.

  • Deliver high-quality technical work with increasing autonomy.

  • Communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Lead by example and informally mentor others as needed.

• Fluency in English; additional regional languages are a plus.

• Regional and International Travel up to 10–15%.

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.

• Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations.

• Commercially Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.

• 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.

• Act Like an Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders

• Develops Self and Others: Develop self and support others' development to achieve their full potential.

• Drive Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business.

• Career growth and development: Leveraging our boundaryless network, we provide access to educational platforms and provide coaching, mentoring and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. We want to make our culture inevitable.

• International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.

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We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.