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Liquid Development Chemist

Liquid Development Chemist

Four Roses Distillery LLCLawrenceburg, KY, US
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Job Description

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

The Liquid Development Chemist applies technical and scientific principles to conduct complex analysis on in-process, experimental, and final product samples to support the quality, improvement, and development of new and existing products as directed by the Master Distiller. Sensory and organizational skills are also necessary to manage the day-to-day approval of final product, allocation of matured Barrel inventory, and development of new products.

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVES

This role ensures quality and consistency across all Four Roses products by working with the entire liquid inventory. This role also supports the Master Distiller, Operations, and Quality departments through analytical and experimental projects aimed at improving product consistency and fostering liquid innovation. Close collaboration with Operations and Quality ensures the production of high-quality bourbon via sample analysis and technical support

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Major Responsibilities

Analysis and method development - 35 %

  • Develop necessary analytical methods for beer, distillate, and maturate analysis.
  • Establish and document Standard Operating Procedures for all new analytical procedures and best practices using the approved SOP document template.
  • Track analytical and sensory trends for fermented mash, unaged distillate, and matured liquid.
  • Support GC-MS lab at Warehousing / Bottling facility.
  • Obtain and maintain TTB distilled spirits certification.

    • Manage Day to Day Operation of Sensory Lab - 35%

  • Organoleptically evaluate / approve daily distillate tank product.
  • Prepare daily samples for group organoleptic evaluations.
  • Manage sampling, approvals and records for all single barrel products.
  • Identify and initiate all necessary barrel sampling for general inventory and product formulation.
  • Assist in product formulation development and maintenance.
  • Maintain records for all product formulations.
  • Maintain quality records for total liquid inventory.
  • Participate in Distillate and Product Standard composition.
  • Assist in inventory allocation to meet forecasting demand.
  • Maintain library for retention samples of daily distillate, barrel samples, and experimental liquid.

    • Liquid Development / Innovation - 30%

  • Support Master Distiller, Operations, and Quality on liquid innovation projects.
  • Contribute innovative ideas for new product innovations.
  • Manage Sensory panel and track organoleptic results for laboratory, ageing, and distillery trials.
  • Utilize current technology and identify potential technology for liquid trial analysis.
  • Support execution of experimental fermentation trials.
  • Collaborate with Senior Fermentation Scientist to optimize and synergize GC and LC analysis for laboratory and distillery trials.
  • Minor Responsibilities

    • Other Duties as Assigned

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    QUALIFICATIONS

  • Required Competencies

    • Must have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate all levels of employees / staff / visitors.

  • Strong organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain flexibility as necessary.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, manage conflicts and encourage friendly working environment.
  • Proficient computer literacy with ability to utilize the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook; must have ability to adapt to bottling line software.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Required Education and Experience

    • A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry; or Bachelor’s degree in any physical, chemical, or biological science preferably with at least 30 credits of chemistry.

  • Strong background with GC-MS method development.
  • Willingness to sample and critically evaluate alcohol samples.
  • Must have ability to make decisions in a high pressure and fast paced environment.
  • High level of problem solving skills / critical thinking and reasoning preferred.
  • Preferred Education and Experience
  • Experience in beverage alcohol analysis
  • Proficiency with Agilent GC-MS Mass Hunter software.
  • Experience with GC-MS analysis utilizing headspace, stir bar, and SPME techniques.
  • 4+ Years GC-MS experience.

    • JOB INFORMATION

  • Supervisory Responsibility

    • The Liquid Development Chemist does not have any direct reports.

  • Work Environment

    • This job operates 10% in a manufacturing environment and 90% in an office environment.

    This role routinely uses standard quality control equipment such as Density meter, balance, gas chromatograph (GC), liquid chromatograph (LC).

  • Travel

    • Will travel occasionally between the Lawrenceburg and Cox’s Creek Facilities. May travel to suppliers, Industry trade shows, etc. Some travel may be outside of the state and possibly outside of the U.S. as necessary.

  • Physical Demands

    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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