Liquid Development Chemist

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 %

Manage Day to Day Operation of Sensory Lab - 35%

Liquid Development / Innovation - 30%

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

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

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.

JOB INFORMATION

The Liquid Development Chemist does not have any direct reports.

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).

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.

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.