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Quality Assurance Chemist

Do you have a strong background in Chemistry, analysis and instrumentation? This is the job for you!

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree (4 year) in Science or equivalent. Degree in chemistry preferred
Experience/Background: Prior lab work & Knowledge of the law, the physical sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.) or applied mathematics.
Willingness to take TTB Chemist certification exam and sign off on export testing paperwork, must meet TTB eligibility

Position Summary

This position supports the culture that drives behavior towards excellence. You will ensure the highest standards of quality and food safety. Key responsibilities will be to provide quick and efficient analytical and technical expertise to support production and ensure a consumer centric focus. Cross functional collaboration internal and external is integral to this role. Other responsibilities will include leveraging data collection and trends, standardization and streamline processes to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Conformance to Product Specifications

Perform routine analytical tests on bottled and RTD (ready to drink) alcohol products through all stages of the process. Analysis of product including proof, weight per gallon, color, brix, pH, methanol, turbidity, obscurations, total solids, methanol, analytes, and organoleptic evaluation
Record and maintain accurate records of test results.
Maintain production samples and reference composite samples.

Conformance of Bulk Ingredients

Analysis on pre-shipments, received flavors, bulk ingredients and finished blends.
Verify incoming bulk meets current specification by performing color, brix, pH, Benedict's, and organoleptic evaluation.
Record and maintain accurate results.
Maintain bulk and flavor reference samples.
Report nonconformance to appropriate personnel.

Sensory Program Administration & Organoleptic Analysis

Participate in and lead sensory analysis of bottled and RTD alcohol products. Set-up and take down daily panels.
Maintain current sensory references, including requesting new samples and placing them on panel for approval, rotating old samples, and appropriate labeling.
Maintain sensory records.
Routine oversight (monthly awards, training where necessary, evaluation/training/coaching of new/existing panelists).
Support for any special projects related to Sensory i.e. Plant-Wide triangles.
Support wash evaluation and development plant-wide, including analyzing headspace on NGS washes, providing instructions for wash steps to bottling, providing input to scheduling dept. Regarding product order related to washes, and suggesting improvements for potential trials to reduce wash time

Quality Management Systems and EH&S

Updating and documenting new procedures and instruction in regard to laboratory testing and equipment calibration.
Responsible for ensuring that Process Quality Assurance is maintaining ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000/FSSC2200, GMP and HACCP records. Utilize E1 as needed to input WO’s in order to drive repairs aimed towards improving performance.
Support the Pernod Ricard Safety Culture initiative and report any safety risk or concerns to department management.
Updating and documenting new procedures and instruction in regard to laboratory testing and equipment calibration.
Responsible for ensuring that Process Quality Assurance is maintaining ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000/FSSC2200, GMP and HACCP records. Utilize E1 as needed to input WO’s in order to drive repairs aimed towards improving performance.
Support the Pernod Ricard Safety Culture initiative and report any safety risk or concerns to department management.
Must follow written PPE requirements and abide by all safety guidelines outlined in procedures and work instructions.
Employees are required to report all accidents, incidents, and near-misses immediately. These would include all non-disabling and disabling injuries and occupational illnesses, fatalities, fires, and explosions, property damage, chemical spills, and any incident having the potential for property damage or personal injury. Usage of SIRC cards to drive safety improvements not related to incidents.
Achieve the corporate objective on lost time accident.

Wastewater and Daily Water Analysis

Analyze wastewater samples.
Trend and report data so maintenance may take preventative action, where necessary.
Maintain records associated with testing.
Perform prescribed analysis daily on RO tanks.
Record and maintain accurate records.
Report any nonconformance to the engineering department/management.

Export Analysis/Documentation

Perform analysis for export testing as prescribed by TTB chemists. Track outgoing shipments and create Certificates of analysis, Origin, Age, and Typicality, to be review by Chemists.

Continuous Improvements

Participate in Continuous improvement teams when needed.
Continuous improvement to lab procedures.
Continuously look for areas to improve (non-value-added tasks).

Special Projects/Miscellaneous

Experiments targeting Quality Assurance System improvements aimed towards increasing department efficiency and/or collaboration with other departments/customers.
Maintaining inventory of lab items and ordering. Searching for a choosing the best prices, when possible and it does not affect quality.
Cross-training with Packaging lab to be able to support the Packaging side as one Quality Team

Microbiological Analysis

Perform routine microbiological testing, recording, and reporting. Analysis to be conducted as required on RTDs, Finished Product, ingredients and water.
Maintain records associated with micro testing.
Release Finished products in E1 based on test results

Pernod Ricard USA offers competitive compensation, performance bonuses and domestic & international career development opportunities.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

Learn more about our history, values, strategies and organization by visiting us at

http://www.pernod-ricard-usa.com/

Your safety and well-being are our top priority. As of December 1,2022, Covid vaccinations will not be required of new and existing employees, but we strongly encourage everyone to follow local public health recommendations, including keeping vaccinations up to date.

The salary range for this role, based in Fort Smith is $50,200 to $75,400, range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2023-05-15

Target End Date:

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