Analytical Chemist

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company built from the ground up by thinking differently innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers in 1972 weve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands includingWhite Claw Hard Seltzer Mikes Hard LemonadeandCayman Jack.

Role Purpose:

The Analytical Chemist supports production quality at the Glendale Brewery and U.S. Corporate Quality initiatives by performing routine quality assurance activities. Responsibilities include developing and applying analytical techniques procedures and documentation to inspect and test raw materials inâprocess and finished products as well as investigating defects quality issues and customer complaints. The role may also support new product development. With strong attention to detail the Chemist compares analytical results to specifications to quickly identify and report quality concerns to senior management. Will also work closely with Brewing Batching Packaging Corporate Quality and external coâpackers.

Accountabilities & Impact:

• Perform routine analysis and provide timely and accurate data to all departments of the Glendale Brewery and the Corporate Quality & Technical teams.
• Evaluate finished goods quality and audit processes throughout production to ensure all specs are met and plant/co-packers are operating within desired parameters.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with product quality (at co-packer or consumer level) including initiating and monitoring corrective actions.
• Proficient in Good Lab Practices keeping a clean and safe laboratory
• Learn and understand processes throughout the facility to better assist with troubleshooting determining root cause isolating and dispositioning holds and working to resolve customer complaints.
• Help to develop quality specifications information records and display data clearly and effectively.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment/instrumentation not limited to Alcolyzer DMA pH meters GC HPLC spectrophotometer etc.
• Skillful with instrument calibration and maintenance as well as maintaining control charts to ensure instruments are performing properly.
• Prioritize work in a fast-paced environment to limit downtime and keep operations moving
• Manage laboratory inventory and sample retains.
• Sensory evaluation and taste panel participation
• Primary and secondary Packaging Material development and improvement initiatives.
• Product integrity and stability testing.

Skills & Experiences Needed:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry required. Must be able to apply for TTB certification.

• 5 years of quality assurance experience with at least 2 years of experience in food/carbonated beverage/alcohol preferred.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Working knowledge of current regulatory policy relative to raw materials ingredients products and processes.

• Willing to work rotating shifts overtime and occasional weekends/holidays.
• Strong analytical skills. Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices including sample prep handling and record keeping.
• Assist in managing non-conforming products to ensure they are not released without further analysis and Quality Manager approval.
• Experience managing and performing Micro and Sensory analysis preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work while multitasking.
• Demonstrate motivation and a good work ethic under minimal supervision.
• Must work effectively in team environments.
• Proficient with basic computer applications including Excel Microsoft Office and Word.
• Statistical process control skills and use of statistical analysis software preferred.

Working conditions:

• Fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
• Possible off-shift and weekend/holiday work
• Analytical Laboratory Environment with potential exposure to odors fumes airborne particles and hazardous chemicals.

This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within the state of Arizona.

At Mark Anthony we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day connecting our global organization across all business units roles and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.â

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.ââ

Made With Humility
We bring humility authenticity fun and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappyâto stay ahead of industry giants.â

Required Experience:

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