Analytical Lab Technician (Microbiology & Analytics)

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Analytical Science, Agricultural Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in microbiology, quality assurance, or laboratory work within the food or beverage industry (beverage preferred).
• Understanding of hazardous chemicals and laboratory safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to data integrity.
• Good communication skills (reading, writing, and basic verbal exchanges).
• Strong task prioritization and scheduling abilities.
• Native‑level Japanese.
• Basic reading/writing skills in English preferred.
• Basic IT skills (e.g., Excel, data entry, digital tools).
• What We Can Do for You:
• Work With Iconic & Innovative Brands
• Be part of a total beverage company with a growing portfolio: Sparkling, Coffee, Tea, Water, Sports, Energy, Dairy, Alcohol, and more.
• Customer & Consumer Focus
• Contribute to our mission to "refresh the world and make a difference" by supporting reliable, high‑quality analytical work.
• Growth Culture Through a Hyper‑Global Network
• Collaborate with colleagues across regions, bottling partners, and global technical networks, embracing diverse perspectives and continuous learning.
• Technical Development
• Access ongoing training and learning opportunities to strengthen your analytical skills, laboratory knowledge, and professional growth.
• What can help you to be successful in the role?
• Growth Behavior:
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.
• Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations.
• Commercially Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.
• Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards. Outperforms her/his peers.
• Fast/Agile: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.
• Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.
• Leadership Behavior
• Act L

Additional Information

Job Description Summary: Role Type: Individual Contributor Our Tokyo Innovation Center sits at the heart of The Coca‑Cola Company's next chapter of growth. As part of this mission, the Analytical Laboratory Technician plays a key role in both microbiological and physicochemical testing, ensuring analytical accuracy, operational excellence, and high‑quality laboratory support for innovation and ingredient approval programs. This role is part of the Global Development & Innovation (GDI) Tech Center in Tokyo and reports directly to the microbiology and analytics laboratory manager. The technician supports day‑to‑day laboratory operations - executing microbiological and analytical tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, supporting sensory panels, and contributing to the quality and reliability of analytical services delivered to the Japan & South Korea Operating Unit (JSK OU) and bottling partners. This role is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, disciplined, safety‑focused, and eager to contribute to a world‑class analytical team. What You'll Do for Us: Microbiology & Analytical Testing Conduct microbiological and physicochemical analyses in accordance with established methods and supervisor instructions to support GDI innovation projects, ingredient quality approval programs, and troubleshooting activities for the JSK OU and bottling partners. Carry out sensory tests for packaging material evaluations and new package assessments as requested by the OU. Participate as a trained sensory panelist in product and ingredient evaluations. Cross‑Functional & Supplier Coordination Support communication with product developers, JSK OU, CPS, bottling partners, and domestic and international suppliers, under supervisor guidance, to support ingredient pre‑approval and qualification activities. Prepare, organize, and submit microbiological and analytical test data, documentation, and reports to ensure compliance with specifications and project timelines. Support data preparation, documentation, and reporting needed for ingredient qualification workflows. Laboratory Operations & Maintenance Manage laboratory supplies, consumables, and chemicals, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and inventory control. Maintain laboratory instruments, including daily checks, cleaning, basic troubleshooting, and coordinating calibration or repair following supervisor instruction. Ensure all instruments and supplies used in testing are validated, functional, and compliant with laboratory standards. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Prioritize and organize daily work to ensure timely and efficient completion of analytical tasks. Support continuous improvement initiatives to modernize workflows, increase productivity, and enhance laboratory efficiency. Follow all laboratory safety protocols, ensure safe handling of hazardous chemicals, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.

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