Laboratory Technician

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 Blantons Traveller and Sazerac Rye. Additionally Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits including Fireball Svedka Wheatley BuzzBallz Southern Comfort Seagrams V.O. Myerss Goldschlger Parrot Bay 99 Brand and Platinum Vodka.

Were 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 worlds most award-winning distillery through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether youre 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.

At Barton 1792 Distillery we dont just craft award-winning spirits we craft excellence. Our people are our most valuable asset and were looking for a driven detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our Quality team. If youre passionate about precision compliance and continuous improvement in a fast-paced high-volume production environment we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct analytical and sensory evaluations of raw materials in-process samples and finished goods to ensure adherence to internal specifications and regulatory standards
• Perform routine quality audits GMP compliance checks and statistical process control (SPC) monitoring across production lines
• Provide real-time feedback to frontline production teams on quality metrics and critical control points (CCPs) to drive accountability and performance
• Participate in and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) initiatives using structured problem-solving tools (e.g. 5 Whys Fishbone DMAIC)
• Support cross-functional teams in the implementation of ISO/FSSC 22000 and HACCP
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments according to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and support continuous improvements in lab workflow ergonomics and safety
• Assist with writing reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laboratory documentation in compliance with TTB OSHA and EPA regulations
• Contribute to internal audits quality system reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product integrity and customer satisfaction
• Be a quality culture champion by 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

Pay: $29-$36/hour based on experience

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in a technical discipline such as Chemistry Biology Food Science or a related scientific field
• Ability and flexibility to work varied shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Must be at least 21 years of age to work in a distilled spirits production facility
• Solid working knowledge of mathematics laboratory methods and scientific techniques relevant to quality testing and process validation
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis (RCA) and application of problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 5 Whys Fishbone Diagrams DMAIC)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present data and collaborate cross-functionally
• Strong analytical mindset and technical aptitude to interpret lab results and process data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook) for documentation data analysis and reporting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of relevant experience in a QA/QC lab or manufacturing environment preferably in beverage or food production
• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biology Food Science or related discipline
• Familiarity with beverage processing systems and associated production/laboratory equipment (e.g. filtration blending bottling lines)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles including 5S Kaizen and waste reduction strategies

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