Scientist, Product, GDI (Dry Parts Optimization)

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Job Description Summary:

Job Description Summary

We are establishing a Greenfield manufacturing facility at Tlaxcala in Mexico. This will be the flagship facility in line with Industry 4.0 with state-of-the-art advanced automation and digitization. To deliver this, we are hiring a highly competent and motivated Scientist, Product GDI for Dry Parts Optimization initiative.

We are looking for a highly driven individual contributor who thrives on ownership and impact, and who fuels the innovation pipeline with bold ideas into real-world results. This role is not about maintaining the status quo; it is about challenging assumptions, unlock opportunities and personally driving value breakthrough innovation.

You will apply deep product development expertise to lead ideas from concept to execution, contributing to a strong and diverse portfolio of meaningful innovation - accelerating growth and helping shape the future of the organization.

Job Purpose Summary

As Scientist, Product Development, you will bring concepts to life through hand on formulation, testing, optimization, and commercialization of the strategic Dry Parts Optimization initiative.

You will work on local projects that integrate responsibilities of the GDI Product Development, CPS Master Data and Commercialization to ensure technically robust solutions and effective execution to ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.

This is an execution focused role for a technically curious problem solver who wants to build deep expertise while contributing to the standardization, simplification, and optimization of formula design and development, aligned with current and future CPS capabilities

What You'll Do

Create & Optimize Formulations: Develop lab-scale prototypes and formulations driven by dry parts simplification opportunities, and technical/supply chain requirements, following GMP and Company protocols. Optimize formulas by leveraging authorized alternates, pre-blend harmonization, and standardization principles.

Test, Learn, Improve: Conduct compatibility, sensory, analytical, and shelf-life testing in collaboration with Microbiology and Stability teams. Generate data-driven insights to enable fast, informed go/no-go decisions.
Scale Up for Market: Create, update, and deploy Manufacturing Instructions (MMIs) aligned with bottler and manufacturing realities.

Execute Projects End-to-end: Own execution of GDI product development and dry parts optimization project, managing timelines and technical deliverables under manager supervision. Analyze data to identify, prioritize, and validate productivity opportunities with measurable impact. Maintain accurate formulas, ingredients, and specifications in Picasso and related Master Data systems.

Collaborate Broadly: Partner closely with TI&SC3 network including GDI, CPS and TOMs to enable seamless execution. Connect with Global R&D and Technical Communities to import best practices and align standards.

Maintain Excellence: Ensure lab safety, equipment readiness, compliance, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Capture and institutionalize technical learnings to support future innovation and continuous improvement.

What You'll Need
* Bachelor's or master's degree in food science, Chemistry, Nutrition, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
* 1-3 years of experience in product development, Master Data or Technical Project roles within the food and/or beverage industry.
* Foundational knowledge of beverage formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing basics. Comfort working with digital tools, technical systems, and Master Data.
* Experience supporting commercialization, reformulation, or productivity projects.
* Full English proficiency: Portuguese is a plus.

Ability to:
* Connect daily technical work to project and business goals, anticipating the next steps.
* Curiosity to challenge assumptions, explore alternatives, and generate new ideas.
* Ability to apply solid technical expertise independently to deliver high quality results.
* Strong analytical skills to identify problems and propose practical solutions.
* Leads by example; may informally mentor peers.
* Make timely, risk balanced decisions within scope, balancing speed, and quality.
* Regional travel up to 10-15%

Skills:Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Microbiological Test, Product Development, Quality Control (QC), Researching, Sensory Testing, Sustainability, Waterfall Model

Location(s):Mexico

City/Cities:Mexico

Travel Required:00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:No

Job Posting End Date:May 18, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

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