Laboratory Analyst

Job Description Summary:

What You’ll Do for Us

Ensure that finished products and ingredients are tested and released in accordance with company requirements (KORE) and regulations in a timely manner

• Perform chemical, microbiological and sensory testings and understand all test items required for release testing
• Familiar with the test methods and analytical equipment and appropriately assess the severity of any doubts that may arise during test process or in results obtained

Execute assigned programs and procedures to ensure that laboratory operations meet company and ISO17025 requirements

• Understand company requirements and ISO 17025 management system and implement and report on the validation of test items and equipment
• Prepare test procedures and related documents in accordance with the requirements and update control documents
• Calibrate and validate laboratory equipment/reference materials according to the maintenance plan and take appropriate action based on the results

Collaborate with other departments and suppliers for verification, project and troubleshooting from quality perspective, and optimize manufacturing, packaging, and QA/QC processes

• Understand quality issues and projects, propose necessary actions, and present insights

Participate in and execute global projects

• Fully understand global driven projects, communicate effectively, and take necessary actions

Continuously promote OE/Kaizen activities to improve productivity and build safe work environment

• Actively adopt culture of improvement and continue to improve productivity.
• Maintain work environment that keeps for safe work performance.

Qualification & Requirements

Basic knowledge and experience regarding methods and principles for chemical, microbiological and sensory testings. For example:

• Chemical testing: HPLC, IC, titration, spectrophotometer, colorimeter, density-specific gravity meter, refractometer and food additive standard testing
• Microbiological testing: Total viable bacteria, coliforms, yeasts and molds, enterobacteria, heat-resistant bacteria and TAB

Reagents handling and knowledge

Knowledge of food additives, food-related laws and regulations

Basic English skill

Work collaboratively and support team members and related departments, maintaining good communication to ensure efficient work progress

Take responsibility for assigned tasks and proactively resolve problems

3+ years of experience in consumer products, food and food additives, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/ agricultural chemistry/ pharmaceutical/ food technology/ food engineering etc.

Preferred Qualification

Knowledge of hazardous materials and organic solvents

Experience in development and manufacturing at food and beverage factories.

Knowledge of management systems (ISO17025, ISO9001, ISO22000, HACCP)

Experience of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Advanced Quality Assurance and Quality system knowledge

What We Can Do for You

Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.

Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.

Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

Skills:

Communication, Data Compilation, Data Entry, Laboratory Testing, Quality Control (QC), Recordkeeping, Researching, Testing Methods (Inactive)

Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Shiga

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

May 8, 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.