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About the Role

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. Based at the Tokyo Innovation Center, this role provides hands-on microbiological and analytical laboratory support for product development, ingredient qualification, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position contributes deep microbiology and analytical expertise to ensure robust quality and safety in design, supporting projects from concept through commercialization. The role works closely with GDI scientists, operations units (OU), suppliers, bottlers, and global microbiology networks to deliver high quality data, insights, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Conduct microbiological and physicochemical analyses in support of GDI innovation projects, business continuity and troubleshooting activities, and quality approval programs for agricultural ingredients.
Execute laboratory testing plans, including routine and non-routine analyses, challenge studies, and method execution.
Develop, adjust, and execute microbiological testing protocols aligned with project needs and risk assessments.
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of analytical data.
Support end-to-end microbiological risk assessments, including ingredient risk assessments, planning and execution of microbial challenge studies, and review and support of Micro Risk Assessments (MRAs).
Provide subject matter expertise (SME) input to support manufacturing process requirements and product safety design.
Monitor emerging microbiological risks and support mitigation and corrective action strategies.
Contribute to internal food safety programs through documentation of procedures, controls, and best practices.
Provide microbiology and analytical expertise to support new product and package development, and agricultural ingredient pre-approval and quality control.
Collaborate cross-functionally with GDI, suppliers, OUs, and bottlers to troubleshoot quality issues and support IMCR and other quality investigations.
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to laboratory staff and project teams.
Support development and delivery of food safety and microbiology training programs within GDI.
Actively participate in global and regional microbiology networks to share knowledge and best practices.
Continuously stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving microbiological risks.
Act as a strong safety ambassador, contributing to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) targets.
Demonstrate ownership for Operational Excellence by modernizing ways of working and flexibly adjusting priorities to meet business needs.
Protect proprietary information related to formulas, ingredients, and innovation work.

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 (beverage preferred).
Practical experience in microbiology testing, coordination of laboratory activities, and data interpretation.
Strong knowledge of food and beverage microbiology, formulation and process factors influencing microbial stability, and thermal processing (including low- and acidified beverages).
Experience with microbial challenge testing, method validation, and documentation of laboratory procedures.
Familiarity with quality and food safety systems such as GMP, HACCP, ISO, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Experience applying factual, data-driven root cause analysis and problem-solving approaches.
High level of expertise in microbiology and analytical fields.
Laboratory practical skills with high accuracy and data integrity.
Ability to translate technical data into practical recommendations.
Ability to collaborate and influence in a multicultural, cross-functional environment.
Project/task management skills in a dynamic environment.
High-level business-level communication skills in both Japanese and English (reading, writing, speaking).
Continuous learning desire and passion for innovation, quality, and food safety.

Skills

Microbiology
Analytical Science
Food Science
Agricultural Chemistry
Quality Assurance
Laboratory Work
Microbiology Testing
Data Interpretation
Food and Beverage Microbiology
Microbial Stability
Thermal Processing
Microbial Challenge Testing
Method Validation
Laboratory Procedures Documentation
GMP
HACCP
ISO
Root Cause Analysis
Problem-Solving
Project Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Communication (Japanese and English)

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Benefits

Career growth and development opportunities
Access to educational platforms
Coaching, mentoring, and feedback
Diverse and inclusive culture
International experience on global projects with multicultural teams
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Support for well-being, growth, and long-term career development

About the Company

The Coca Cola Company is a global community of passionate employees who are refreshing the world and making a difference every day.
Innovation has been at the heart of our story since 1886.
We seek opportunities to embrace and champion progress.
Our careers span across functions and are globally connected to give you an unmatched career experience.
The Coca‑Cola global business system is composed of The Coca‑Cola Company (TCCC), its subsidiaries and 225 bottling partners around the world.

Equal Opportunity

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.
We embrace and champion progress.
We are glad you’ve chosen to explore your next career opportunity with The Coca-Cola Company.