Quality Lab Technician

Suntory Global Spirits; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global premium spirits company is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to ensure high-quality standards in laboratory analyses. The role involves conducting routine tests, sensory analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulations, while being part of an inclusive team-oriented environment. Applicants with a background in Chemistry or related sciences and a passion for quality control will thrive in this engaging entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associates Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• 1 to 3 years experience in an analytical lab or Quality Control environment preferred.
• Must be physically able to safely perform required laboratory duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine analyses utilizing laboratory equipment.
• Set up sensory analyses including tastings.
• Ensure compliance with TTB regulations and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of general and analytical chemistry

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Good sensory tasting skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associates Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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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?

Suntory Global Spirits is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, 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.

Role Responsibilities

(This position reports directly to the Quality Lab Manager)

• Conduct routine analyses in accordance with standard operating procedures, utilizing equipment such as distillation apparatus, titrators, spectrophotometers, density meters, turbidity meters, and other equipment in the laboratory
• Set up and participate in sensory analyses (tasting required)
• Ensure compliance with TTB regulations
• Ensure compliance with Corporate specifications
• Adhere to and promote environmental health and safety as one of the organization’s business priorities.
• Promote and adhere to Food Safety, 5S and ISO standards
  
  
  

Accept other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Outcomes/Success Criteria

• Demonstrate knowledge of general and analytical chemistry
• Must be physically able to safely perform required laboratory duties
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be willing and able to taste alcoholic beverages
• Good sensory tasting skills
• Must be able to function within a team environment
• Must have mobility to access all areas of the Plant, good visual acuity (correctable), good sense of hearing (correctable), and a valid driver’s license
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Associates Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science or eqivalent laboratory experience
• Preferred 1 to 3 years experience in an analytical lab or Quality Control environment
• Working knowledge of laboratory techniques and practices
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Computer run lab equipment
• SAP, HACCP, and ISO or Continuous Improvement experience preferred
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Beverage Manufacturing

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