Please note: This position requires the incumbent to be based in Shanghai, China, with the expectation to work onsite or in the office for 80% of the time. This is not a remote role.

This is an individual contributor role.

Job Description Summary

Our approach to business is to start with facts, based in science and our passion is to work towards a better shared future to make a difference in people's lives, communities, and our planet. Our scientists help support that future and we're looking for a candidate that can a solid microbiology background and experience to support the beverage product development with micro risk assessment E2E from ingredient, formula, process, manufacture and line validations, and clearly communicate and closely collaborate cross function team for micro risk mitigation to enable the business technical solutions.

• Design, align, conduct and/or review microbial experiments to support quality by design, clearly communicate the result, insight and mitigation plan independently with major stakeholders in APAC.
• Provide microbiology SME support to troubleshooting during NPD as needed with cross-functional teams.
• Capture and consolidate key challenges and create key action plans for different categories proactively.
• Leverage historical database and best practice to gain insight for robust microbiological risk assessment.
• Lead new microbiology research project and secure effective coordination and communication to both global and local projects.
• Transform new research opportunity into business performance improvement together with other teams.
• Share scientific view of MRA to bring bigger impact within F&B industry together with SRA team.
• Influence external partners (bottlers) for better and faster business expansion with solid knowledge base.
• Provide mentorship for the junior microbiologist from scientific research perspective.
• Develop digitalized toolset/modelling to support next generation of microbial risk management.
• Harmonize/review existing databases, guidelines, and influence/update new guidelines/SOPs together within global E2E microbiology/verification & validation network.
• Design/optimize fit-in-purpose risk assessment procedures/methods to meet the needs from internal partners.
• Lead big bets/wins project support based on solid MRA knowledge and experience to cover full categories. across APAC including GCM, J&K, ASP and INSWA OU.
• Act as internal process authority for aseptic/chill/ultra clean line validation for commercial production.
• Lead new microbiological research opportunities by working with other categories/OU/GDI.
• Participate microbiology related associations and promote science-based insight together with SRA.
• Lead one or more workstream within global E2E microbiology/verification & validation network to bring more impact in food safety and quality within Coke System.
• Provide microbiological training/sharing to internal & external partners from different categories/OUs/bottlers.
• Modernize microbiology with digitalized tools towards predictive microbiology to support business growth.

• Bachelor's degree or post graduate degree in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Food Science & Technology, Food Safety, Food Engineering, Biotechnology (with focus on food applications).
• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a microbiology function, preferably within an FMCG Research and Development department. However, candidates from other industries with a strong knowledge and background in microbiology are also welcome to apply.
• Solid knowledge of food microbiology and beverage product development
• Project management skill. Multiple project prioritization, and time management.
• In depth knowledge of food processing technology, line verification & validation
• Strong communication skills and self-driven mindset
• Knowledge of microbiology in extending area, e.g. quality system, GMP, manufacturing hygiene, plant quality review, clean & sanitization will be a plus.
• Strong Microbiology background required with experience in food and beverage.
• Project and program management skills required.
• Knowledge of Food and Beverage industry, familiar with Japanese beverage industry will be a plus.

• 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.
• 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.