Liquid Quality Scientist

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
What makes this a great opportunity?

Maker's Mark Bourbon is the embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit. Our founders, Bill Sr. and Margie Samuels, embarked on a deliberate mission to create a bourbon they would proudly share with their neighbors, family, and friends. In the early 1950s, they burned their old family whisky recipe and meticulously crafted every detail of their bourbon. One of their iconic decisions was to hand-dip every bottle in the now-famous red wax. Since then, our commitment to their vision has remained unwavering. We continue to craft our bourbon with purpose and consistency, striving to create remarkable experiences for fans worldwide.

At Maker's Mark, we are committed to upholding our founders' vision while setting the brand up to achieve our global ambition. We will do so by thoughtfully expanding our global footprint through premiumization of our brand experiences, embracing purposeful innovation, and building our brand to be a powerful force for good.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct QC test and validation to ensure compliance to company standards and TTB regulations.
• Perform instrumental analysis by GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC, UPLC, DMA and other technical equipment.
• Record, analyze, and evaluate data using statistical analysis for process, product and raw material
• Lead analysis, reporting, and organization of test, trial, or other production & experimental results
• Maintain recipes for formulas to generate batching instructions, with SAP interface
• Lead daily taste panel setup, to support and monitor product quality
• Maintain and order supplies for laboratory and production
• Assist with internal audit, GMP inspections and various product inspections
• Assist with special projects, objectives and other duties as required

Role Responsibilities Cont.

• Support and troubleshoot Quality issues relating to production and raw materials
• Ensures Quality Assurance procedures for the Quality Control laboratory areas are maintained, followed and documented.
• Promote, supports and adhere to the job requirements for the department with regards to Quality, Food Safety, Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations and fully support the company IMS objectives and initiatives
• Other duties as indicated

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Biology or a related field or equivalent experience
• This position requires a minimum of 3+ years experience in analytical lab or quality control environment.
• Working knowledge of laboratory techniques and practices
• GC/Mass Spectrometer experience, FT-NIR and HPLC experience
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Notes, Computer run lab equipment
• Must be willing and able to taste alcoholic beverages
• Team player and previous supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent problem solving skills

Non-Essential Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience in bottling or food processing operation
• ISO 9000/14001/22000, or related quality management systems experience

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.

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