Night Shift QA/QC Lab Technician – Spirits

Sazerac Company; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sazerac Company in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical and sensory testing, monitor production quality, and provide real-time feedback to ensure our products meet internal and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with Quality and Production teams, maintain laboratory equipment, and support HACCP, GMP and ISO/QMS programs while working on a rotating 2-2-3 shift.

This role requires at least an associate degree in a scientific field, ability to work nights,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a scientific discipline.
• Experience with laboratory methods, data analysis, and quality testing.
• Proficiency with MS Office for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and sensory testing of materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Conduct quality audits, GMP checks, and SPC monitoring with real-time feedback to production teams.
• Investigate issues via root cause analysis and corrective actions (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC).
• Maintain lab equipment, calibrations, SOPs, and documentation; support HACCP, ISO/FSSC 22000, TTB, OSHA requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production on audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical testing

GMP compliance

Quality data reporting

Education

Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology/Food Science

Job description

Sazerac Company in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical and sensory testing, monitor production quality, and provide real-time feedback to ensure our products meet internal and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with Quality and Production teams, maintain laboratory equipment, and support HACCP, GMP and ISO/QMS programs while working on a rotating 2-2-3 shift.

This role requires at least an associate degree in a scientific field, ability to work nights,