Global Development and Innovation Microbiology Intern

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.

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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.

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