R&D Intern

The Istanbul Juice satellite lab, located in Istanbul is a satellite lab, associated to the Coca-Cola Company's Research and Development Center based in Belgium, overseeing the development of new beverages and retail equipment innovation for Europe, Eurasia, Middle East and Africa.

We are looking for a R&D intern to assist all R&D activities in laboratory in product development, innovation, reformulation and value optimization projects, mainly in the juice category.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage operational activities in the lab including ingredient & expenditure stock replenishment, sample shipment coordination, equipment maintenance plans, Order ingredients to conduct lab trials etc.

• Support in the development of prototypes at lab scale
• Conduct laboratory analyses of ingredients and beverages.
• Measure analytical properties of prototypes
• Experimental work on formulation optimization and product quality improvement
• Ensure that samples and ingredients are properly labelled/stored, that safety guidelines are followed and help maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Filling accurately internal databases for stability tracking, formula database, project management tools.
• Conduct literature research and document the findings in a well-organized way
• Continuous curiosity on competition activities and strategy and trends in the category, identifying growth opportunities.

Skills & Qualifications:

We welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply.

• Bachelor or Master students in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field of study
• Candidates must be enrolled with at least one year remaining of studies at university at the time of application
• Knowledge and working experience of laboratory activities, analytical instruments (pH, acidity, brix etc.)
• Able to come to the office at least 3 days a week.
• Mandatory English fluency
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Must be a creative mind and have a passion for beverage industry
• Disciplined and attentive
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication and project management skills
• Fast learner and able to work autonomously in a multicultural environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data management

What we can do for you:

• Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world and we're always expanding
• Expansive & Diverse Customers: We focus on diversified and large range of customers each day
• Critical experiences: We work as a global network with a wide range of cross-functional partners to step-change the way we refresh the world and make an impact every day
• Growth Culture: learning organization with a bias for action, fully empowering curious individuals to leverage our global network and a wealth of human insights to deliver amazing results.
• You will grow as a member of our creative and multi-cultural R&D Team.
• You will be working for one of the main R&D center of The Coca-Cola Company, within a multidisciplinary team, supporting innovation for more than 100 countries.

Communication, Food Sciences, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Project Management, Research and Development

Location(s):
Trkiye

City/Cities:
Istanbul

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
June 25, 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.

Client-provided location(s): Istanbul, Turkey

Job ID: cocacola-152227989

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-05-26T23:32:03