Global Development and Innovation Microbiology Intern

Candidates are encouraged to apply to 3 or fewer internship roles during a given internship recruiting cycle

Position Overview:

The Coca-Cola's Summer Internship program is a 10-week experience at our headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The Global Development and Innovation Microbiology Intern will be part of our North America R&D Center, working on projects that include microbiological lab activities to support our innovation Pipeline. These projects will involve working with carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, rapid microbiological methods and the development of models that predict behavior of microorganisms in beverage matrices.

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

• Predictive modeling and determination of cardinal values of spoilage organism growth in high acid beverages.
• Exploring the microbiological sensitivity of different juice ingredients used in similar beverage formulations.
• Learn about the micro hazards in formulated acid/high acid and acidified beverages.
• Learn different manufacturing processes used at industrial scale including thermal and non-thermal processes to produce beverages.

Education Requirements:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in food science, Food Microbiology, Food Safety Microbiology, Food Engineering, or equivalent fields or have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025.

Related Work Experience:

• Food microbiology and Food Safety.
• Thermal and non-thermal processes to produce food or beverages.
• Microbiological Methods.
• Experience managing digital tools or AI

Functional Skills:

• Strong technical acumen and scientific approach.

• 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.

Compensation:

• Monthly Salary (undergraduate): $4,506

Location: Atlanta, GA

Dates of Internship: May 18 - July 31, 2026

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.

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA

Job ID: cocacola-150595841

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-01-13T23:33:00