Laboratory Technician - Sazerac Company : Job Details

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We're proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world's most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmenfor well over 200 years. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Welcome to Barton Brands of Kentucky. Our proud heritage dates back to 1879 with the founding of the Tom Moore Distillery in Bardstown Kentucky. Renamed Barton 1792 Distillery, we continue to produce the highest quality spirits over 130 years later.

AtBarton 1792 Distillery, we don't just craft award-winning spirits— we craft excellence. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we're looking for adriven, detail-oriented Laboratory Technicianto join our Quality team. If you're passionate about precision, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conductanalytical and sensory evaluationsof raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods to ensure adherence tointernal specifications and regulatory standards
• Performroutine quality audits,GMP compliance checks, andstatistical process control (SPC)monitoring across production lines
• Providereal-time feedbackto frontline production teams on quality metrics andcritical control points (CCPs)to drive accountability and performance
• Participate in and leadRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)andCorrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)initiatives using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC)
• Support cross-functional teams in the implementation ofISO/FSSC 22000andHACCP
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments according toGood Laboratory Practices (GLP)and support continuous improvements inlab workflow, ergonomics, and safety
• Assist with writing, reviewing, and updatingStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)and laboratory documentation in compliance withTTB, OSHA, and EPAregulations
• Contribute to internal audits,quality system reviews, andcontinuous improvement initiativesto enhance product integrity and customer satisfaction
• Be aquality culture championby promoting adherence to food safety, traceability, and regulatory compliance across departments

Scheduled shift:7:00PM-7:00AM, on rotating 2-2-3 schedule including weekends and holidays

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degreein a technical discipline such asChemistry, Biology, Food Science, or a related scientific field
• Ability and flexibility to workvaried shiftsin a24/7 manufacturing environment
• Must beat least 21 years of ageto work in a distilled spirits production facility
• Solid working knowledge ofmathematics, laboratory methods, andscientific techniquesrelevant to quality testing and process validation
• Demonstrated experience withroot cause analysis (RCA)and application ofproblem-solving methodologies(e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, DMAIC)
• Excellentoral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present data and collaborate cross-functionally
• Stronganalytical mindsetandtechnical aptitudeto interpret lab results and process data
• Proficiency withMicrosoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)for documentation, data analysis, and reporting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of relevant experiencein a QA/QC lab or manufacturing environment, preferably inbeverage or food production
• Bachelor's degreein Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related discipline
• Familiarity withbeverage processing systemsand associated production/laboratory equipment (e.g., filtration, blending, bottling lines)
• Knowledge ofLean Manufacturing principles, including5S,Kaizen, andwaste reduction strategies

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