R&D Associate Chemist – Spirits & Flavor Discovery

Ijw-Whiskey-Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

IJW Whiskey Company, LLC in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking an Associate Chemist to support research and development of alcoholic beverages through analytical testing, sensory evaluation, method execution, and laboratory support.

The role generates accurate data to inform product development, quality assessment, process optimization, and innovation initiatives, while collaborating with R&D, production, and quality control teams and upholding safety and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or related field.
• 1–3 years of lab experience in beverage, food, fermentation, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished beverages.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC-MS, and DMA.
• Prepare samples, reagents, standards, and calibration solutions; record and report results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

DMA

Job description

IJW Whiskey Company, LLC in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking an Associate Chemist to support research and development of alcoholic beverages through analytical testing, sensory evaluation, method execution, and laboratory support.

The role generates accurate data to inform product development, quality assessment, process optimization, and innovation initiatives, while collaborating with R&D, production, and quality control teams and upholding safety and data integrity.