Fairlife Technical – Dairy Research Intern

The Coca-Cola Company is constantly evolving – we develop new products, acquire great brands and pioneer new ways of doing things. Working here is more than working for the global beverage leader, it’s an opportunity to be a part of something that can positively impact the world.  We have technical internships in the different fields. 

A Dairy Research Intern will be based in Atlanta, Georgia (The Coca-Cola Head Quarters) and work with teams in Atlanta and Chicago. This is an opportunity to learn skills which will help to grow in Food Industry. We're looking for students who understand the fundamentals and principles of science (Dairy/Food) and engineering (Chemical/Process) and who want to solve business problems on a national scale in a large, complex environment. Candidates need to have a passion and aptitude for project management and innovation which helps us visualize the future of the industry.

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

The team can offer opportunities in following fields:

Quality Governance

Package Engineering

Research & Development

Consumer Research & Business Analysts

Processing/Manufacturing Operations

Education Requirements:

 Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural, Manufacturing, or Food Science with a final graduation date no earlier than December 2025.

Related Work Experience:

Ability to support and influence cross functional teams.

 Ability to problem solve and gain alignment across multiple organizations and levels.

Detail oriented, analytical, and creative thinker with passion for quality processes.

Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to demonstrate strong project management experience with the ability to define and lead projects and direct/motivate project teams. 

Ability to refine solutions and manage internal and external partner’s expectations against technical and business success criteria with limited available resources.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, XLS, PPT)

Functional Skills:

Time/Project Management

People Communiation Skills

Information Technology; use of AI for Productivity

Monthly salary (undergraduate): $4,506

Monthly salary (graduate): $6,066

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Skills:

organization

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.