Are you a dedicated and detail-oriented microbiologist with a passion for food safety, quality control, and innovation? Do you have experience in the beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry? If so, Coca-Cola India has the perfect opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking an experienced Microbiologist to join our state-of-the-art greenfield manufacturing plant laboratory in Gujarat, India. This role plays a mission-critical part in ensuring our products meet the highest quality and safety standards.
🧪 About the Role
As a Microbiologist, you will lead microbiological testing and quality assurance functions, leveraging cutting-edge analytical technologies and ISO/IEC 17025 standards to deliver safe, world-class beverages. You’ll be part of a team that values quality, efficiency, and innovation in every drop we produce.
📍 Location: Gujarat, India
💼 Job Type: Full-Time
🎓 Required Education: M.Sc. in Microbiology, Food Science, or equivalent
🧾 Experience: 5–7 years in a food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical lab
💰 Annual Incentive Reference Value: 8%
🌍 Travel: Minimal (≤5%)
🗂 Certifications: ISO 17025, FSSC 22000, GLP preferred
📊 Tools & Software: LIMS, SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Office
🔍 Key Responsibilities
Microbiological Testing & Execution – 45%
- Conduct routine and advanced microbiological and chemical testing of water, ingredients, finished products, personnel hygiene, and environment samples.
- Ensure compliance with Company, ISO/IEC 17025, and KORE requirements.
- Use modern tools such as PCR, ddPCR, GC, LC, FTNIR, and molecular biology techniques for rapid testing and validation.
- Maintain and utilize LIMS and other digital tools for effective lab management.
- Validate micro testing methods and perform risk profiling of ingredients and finished products.
Quality Assurance – 40%
- Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and participate in sanitation validation.
- Maintain compliance records, manage document control, and assist with SAP material tracking.
- Train lab staff and production teams in microbiological techniques and best practices.
Cross-functional Support – 15%
- Collaborate on GLP compliance, raise purchase orders, handle third-party testing, and support internal audits.
- Contribute to OPEX/CAPEX analysis for the microbiology lab and participate in value-creation projects.
🌐 Collaboration and Impact
This role supports plant-wide quality and compliance efforts in alignment with global Coca-Cola standards. You’ll work closely with:
Internal Stakeholders:
- QA, Manufacturing, and Warehouse teams – for product quality and material disposition.
- Process and Quality teams – for analytical method validation and lab operations.
- Leadership team – for reporting and quality decision-making.
External Stakeholders:
- Global CPS Lab Network
- IQD/APTC/EASC and third-party labs
- Suppliers and vendors for equipment calibration and service support
🧠 Required Skills & Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of microbiological testing, molecular biology, and rapid testing tools.
- Experience in beverage or food testing labs, preferably under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
- Proficiency in digital tools: LIMS, SAP, Power BI, Excel.
- Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Able to lead training sessions and supervise GLP/GMP activities.
- Comfortable interacting in English and local languages for internal/external coordination.
🧬 Why Coca-Cola?
At Coca-Cola, quality is not just a requirement—it’s our promise. We are proud of our legacy and passionate about innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our new greenfield plant in Gujarat is a center of excellence for modern manufacturing, and this microbiologist role is key to driving our future success.
We foster a diverse, inclusive, and growth-oriented work culture, where everyone’s contribution matters. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally, collaborate globally, and make a lasting impact.
💡 Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Coca-Cola’s mission to deliver quality and refreshment to the world with every bottle.
Apply now to be a Microbiologist in our flagship plant laboratory and help shape the future of beverage quality and safety.
