Sensory & Microbiology Laboratory Lead

Coca-Cola HBC AG

Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Bachelor's degree in food engineering
3-5 years laboratory experience
Sensory and microbiological analysis skills
The role involves leading a technologically advanced manufacturing facility in Liberia, Costa Rica, ensuring the highest quality and food safety standards for global consumers

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a technologically advanced manufacturing facility in Liberia, Costa Rica, ensuring the highest quality and food safety standards for global consumers.
  • Candidates will be responsible for performing chemical, microbiological, and sensorial analyses while supporting the plant's Integrated Management System and continuous improvement culture.
  • This position offers opportunities to work within global distributed teams and participate in validation tests for new technologies and instrumentation.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading a technologically advanced manufacturing facility in Liberia, Costa Rica, ensuring the highest quality and food safety standards for global consumers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering
  • 3-5 years laboratory experience
  • Sensory and microbiological analysis skills
  • ISO 17025 accreditation knowledge
  • Relocation to Liberia, Costa Rica required

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership role experience
  • Statistical tools like Minitab
  • Bilingual English and Spanish
  • Automation mindset and technology use
  • Experience with SAP and Power BI

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering or related field
  • 3-5 years prior work experience in laboratory settings
  • Proven experience in sensory and microbiological analyses
  • Willingness to relocate to Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Work Rights

Must have valid work authorization for Costa Rica

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