AR-CPS Laboratory Analyst

at  CocaCola

At The Coca-Cola Company, we are constantly transforming our ways of working and our workforce to meet the demands of our diverse consumer base and global operations.
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Laboratory analyst to join our team in Buenos Aires. If you have a passion for excellence and a drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
• It´s desirable to have experience in a quality control or quality assurance role, preferably within the beverage or food industry.
• Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of physical-chemical, microbiological, and sensory analysis.

SKILLS:

Leadership; Product Development; Chemistry; Kaizen (Continuous Improvement); Continual Improvement Process; Environmental Science; Researching; Problem Resolution; Communication; Food Safety and Sanitation; Data Entry; Laboratory Testing; Data Compilation; Quality Control (QC); Green Solutions; Environmental Regulatory Compliance; Recordkeepin

As a Lab analyst, you will be responsible for the effective implementation of quality control and quality assurance systems to maintain a high level of performance and ensure compliance with the policies, procedures, practices, and standards of the Company and local regulatory agencies.

Your key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Conducting physical-chemical, microbiological, and sensory analysis of raw materials, intermediate and finished products, environment, and packaging, ensuring proper use of quality documentation and procedures, and accurately interpreting and recording results.
• Ensuring all analyses are performed according to and meet Company specifications with integrity and objectivity.
• Making usage decisions (approval or rejection) over analyzed materials.
• Supporting the measurements follow-up to assure effective control of operational processes.
• Defining necessary actions to demonstrate continuous improvement of operational processes and ensuring a positive impact on Plant key indicators.
• Actively participating in preparing and implementing laboratory workstreams TIPs.
• Executing analytical activities in the Quality Control laboratory with a focus on waste reduction and process optimization according to the analytical planning.
• Observing behaviors compatible with Operational Excellence (OE) culture and complying with standards and guidance established by the Plant Management System.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), and the Management System of the laboratory.
• Actively participating in and complying with the Laboratory Management System program (ISO 17025).
• Performing calibration and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and maintaining results and dispositions registered in information systems on time.
• Monitoring analytical results through Statistical Process Control (SPC) to identify trends and using statistical problem-solving tools effectively.
• Implementing new methods of analysis validated and approved by Corporate.
• Conducting Shelf life extension processes according to Company requirements.
• Performing trainings according to the Skill Matrix and writing, reviewing, and performing work instructions of the Integrated Management System of the Laboratory.
• Supporting compliance with the Quality Assurance program of the Integrated Management System.
• Participating in sensory evaluation panels and maintaining the Sensory Panel of the Plant according to Company requirements.
• Participating in department meetings, internal work teams, and necessary meetings to comply with Plant and global metrics.
• Performing internal audits of the Management System and prioritizing product safety by maintaining personal hygiene, avoiding cross-contamination risks, and complying with FSSC 22000 risk analysis.
• Communicating identified situations that may impact safety and assuming the OE Change Agent role during workstream and tool implementation.