Quality Lab Technician — 3rd Shift (7pm–7am)

Sazerac; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical and sensory testing, monitor production quality, and provide real-time feedback to ensure products meet internal and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with production and quality teams to investigate issues, improve processes, and uphold laboratory quality systems.

The role requires an associate degree in a relevant science and the ability to work a 24/7 schedule in a bourbon/beverage manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related field.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 manufacturing environment; must be at least 21 years old.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

SPC

GMP knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sazerac is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical and sensory testing, monitor production quality, and provide real-time feedback to ensure products meet internal and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with production and quality teams to investigate issues, improve processes, and uphold laboratory quality systems.

The role requires an associate degree in a relevant science and the ability to work a 24/7 schedule in a bourbon/beverage manufacturing environment.