Product Development Intern
Coca-Cola
Atlanta, GA
Posted today
Start: 2026-05-18
00% - 25%
Qualifications
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's in Food Science or closely related field or have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025.
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Conduct market analysis on consumer trends in the sports category
- Learn product development process by assisting other R&D team members towards day-to-day R&D activities
- Learn different beverage manufacturing processes used at industrial scale
- Work closely with cross-functional technical team to understand the research gaps in sports hydration
- Conduct bench top formulation work to design and develop new products
- Contribute towards building next generation sports products, learn new skills, and get to have lots of fun at the same time
Experience Requirements
Preferred
Previous internship or industrial experience preferred, but not necessary.
Required Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsAbility to perform in a challenging, dynamic and changing environmentService minded, team player, high level of commitmentPassionate with an aptitude to quickly learn
Full Job Description
Location(s):
United States of America
City/Cities:
Atlanta
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
January 23, 2026
Shift:
Job Description Summary:
Candidates are encouraged to apply to 3 or fewer internship roles during a given internship recruiting cycle.
Position Overview:
The Coca-Cola Company's North America Product Development R&D Team is actively recruiting for a 2026 Summer Internship position. The chosen candidate will support exploratory initiatives for the next generation of beverages in the sports category leveraging AI.
Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's in Food Science or closely related field or have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025.
Related Work Experience:
Previous internship or industrial experience preferred, but not necessary.
Functional Skills:
Monthly Salary (undergraduate): $4,506
Monthly Salary (graduate): $6,066
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Dates of Internship:
May 18 - July 31, 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.
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. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
United States of America
City/Cities:
Atlanta
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
January 23, 2026
Shift:
Job Description Summary:
Candidates are encouraged to apply to 3 or fewer internship roles during a given internship recruiting cycle.
Position Overview:
The Coca-Cola Company's North America Product Development R&D Team is actively recruiting for a 2026 Summer Internship position. The chosen candidate will support exploratory initiatives for the next generation of beverages in the sports category leveraging AI.
Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct market analysis on consumer trends in the sports category
- Learn product development process by assisting other R&D team members towards day-to-day R&D activities
- Learn different beverage manufacturing processes used at industrial scale
- Work closely with cross-functional technical team to understand the research gaps in sports hydration
- Conduct bench top formulation work to design and develop new products
- Contribute towards building next generation sports products, learn new skills, and get to have lots of fun at the same time
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's in Food Science or closely related field or have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025.
Related Work Experience:
Previous internship or industrial experience preferred, but not necessary.
Functional Skills:
- Foundational Food Science Knowledge
- 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
Monthly Salary (undergraduate): $4,506
Monthly Salary (graduate): $6,066
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Dates of Internship:
May 18 - July 31, 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.
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. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
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