Coca-Cola Global Juice R&D Internship – Powdered Juice Beverages
Coca-Cola Global Juice R&D Internship – Powdered Juice Beverages. Since our birth at a soda fountain in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, in 1886, we have been a catalyst for social interaction and inspired innovation. On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton sold the first glass of Coca-Cola at Jacobs’ Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta. Serving nine drinks per day in its first year, Coca-Cola was new refreshment in its beginning.
Global Juice R&D Internship – Powdered Juice Beverages
Location – Apopka, FL US
Job ID – R-69065
Time Type – Full time
Job Type – Fulltime
Relocation – none
The Global Juice R&D Intern will work in the Apopka Global Juice R&D Innovation Center during a 3-month span and support product development initiatives for our global juice brands. More specifically, the chosen intern will conduct an end-to-end technical assessment of the dried/powdered beverage space. This work would include an investigation of current solutions such as tablets and freeze/spray-dried powders and an overview of what would be required to bring this to commercial reality (i.e. – new capabilities, manufacturing sites, safety/quality considerations etc.). As well, he or she would have the opportunity to create concepts & prototypes in this space for evaluation. Additional responsibilities may include developing, qualifying, reformulating, and validating juice products. As well, the chosen candidate is expected to have the opportunity to lead tasting sessions, manage product stability studies, and work in our pilot plant to support production trials.
What You’ll Do for Us
- Explore and help unlock the powdered juice beverage space for TCCC.
- Support the design and development of new juice products at bench scale, with a specific focus on dried/powdered concepts.
- Evaluate new ingredients, verify nutritional profiles, and conduct product or packaging stability assessments to deliver against design.
- Aid product developers in optimizing existing products and/or reducing costs
- Work with vendors/suppliers on existing and new products and participate in pilot plant trials.
- Assist other R&D team members towards day-to-day R&D activities
Qualifications & Requirements
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor’s, MS or PhD program
- Science background – Food Science is preferred
- English language skills
- Top Skills Needed
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to perform in a challenging, dynamic and changing environment
- Service minded, team player, high level of commitment
- Passionate with an aptitude to quickly learn
- Works under pressure
- Growth Mindset
What We Can Do for You
- Enable hands-on beverage product development experience across globally recognized & innovative brands such as Simply, Minute Maid, etc.
- Provide experience working closely with cross-functional technical teams to advance complex initiatives
- Increase your understanding of how our global system works to drive growth and consistency in the marketplace
