Laboratory Technician

The Coca-Cola Company. Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. It’s an exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s flagship market. We’re accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing large consumer goods company in North America by putting people at the heart of our business and everything we do! 

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible to perform various testing of raw materials, packaging, and manufactured goods to ensure Company’s specification and quality standards are met.

Position Related Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological sampling and analytical testing in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare routine laboratory reagents and solutions.
• Accurately manage and record laboratory data within designated systems.
• Perform syrup and water quality testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Calibrate, set up, and verify laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Support water treatment plant operations, including monitoring and testing activities.
• Issue syrup formulations to production mixers following approved protocols.
• Clean and sanitize tanks using automated and computer-guided processes.
• Perform manual cleaning and sanitization of equipment to maintain hygienic conditions.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including documentation and audit readiness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support laboratory and production operations.

Education and Qualifications

• High School, General Education, or equivalent work experience.
• College coursework in general chemistry or advanced math a plus.

Functional/Technical Skills

• Effectively plan organize multiple tasks/projects
• Computer literate (Use of Microsoft Excel and Word)
• Excellent command of the English language
• Possess ability to function under short time constraints
• Availability to work outside of normal schedule as needed

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Setup, Laboratory Testing

Pay Range:

United States of America: 66,560 USD – 72,800 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Portland

Travel Required:

00% – 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

June 5, 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.