Scientist, Microbiology & Analytics, Gdi

Coca-Cola HBC AG

Tokyo, Japan
On-site
Microbiological and physicochemical analyses
Microbial challenge studies
Food and beverage microbiology
Coca-Cola HBC AG is seeking a Microbiology Analyst for its Tokyo Innovation Center, responsible for ensuring product quality and safety through microbiological and analytical support. The role requires a strong background in microbiology and laboratory work, particularly within the food and beverage industry, with a focus on innovation and cross-functional collaboration

Job Summary

  • The Microbiology Analyst, GDI – Tokyo Lab plays a critical role in supporting innovation, product quality, and food safety across The Coca Cola Company’s beverage portfolio.
  • This role provides hands-on microbiological and analytical laboratory support for product development, ingredient qualification, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • The position contributes deep microbiology and analytical expertise to ensure robust quality and safety in design, supporting projects from concept through commercialization.

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Coca-Cola HBC AG is seeking a Microbiology Analyst for its Tokyo Innovation Center, responsible for ensuring product quality and safety through microbiological and analytical support. The role requires a strong background in microbiology and laboratory work, particularly within the food and beverage industry, with a focus on innovation and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microbiological and physicochemical analyses
  • Microbial challenge studies
  • Food and beverage microbiology
  • Microbial stability factors
  • Thermal processing knowledge
  • Quality and food safety systems

Nice-to-have

  • Growth mindset
  • Agile and adaptable
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Continuous learning
  • Problem-solving approaches

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Analytical Science, Agricultural Chemistry, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in microbiology, quality assurance, or laboratory work within the food or beverage industry
  • Experience with microbial challenge testing, method validation, and documentation of laboratory procedures
  • Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, ISO, and relevant regulatory frameworks
  • Experience applying factual, data-driven root cause analysis

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