What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Chemist position at Confidential?
The Mark Anthony Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified and successful private beverage companies focused on the alcohol beverage sector. Founded in 1972, the Company grew organically from a one-man wine importing business to a producer and distributor of fine wine, premium spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages, including White Claw Hard Seltzer.
Role Purpose:
Skilled Chemist required to manage and improve site analytical laboratory to support local quality testing to comply with our PQCC (People, Quality, Customer Service, Cost) KPI agenda. Responsible for maintaining all laboratory instruments to ensure all required testing to support Quality and Food Safety requirements. Responsibilities include financial management of annual laboratory budget, laboratory operation performance, laboratory instrument maintenance and calibration, laboratory safety compliance, and method development. Role also includes participation in corporate Chemistry Working Group meetings and initiatives.
Accountabilities & Impact:
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues with product quality (at co-packer or consumer level) including initiating and monitoring corrective actions.
- Assist with troubleshooting, determining root cause, isolating 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/MS, HPLC, spectrophotometer, etc.
- Perform instrument calibration and maintenance as well as maintaining control charts to ensure instruments are performing properly.
- Manage laboratory inventory.
Skills & Experiences Needed:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 1-2 years progressive laboratory experience, preferably in beverage or consumer testing industries
- TTB certified chemist preferred
- Knowledge of instrument control charting, calibration, and maintenance techniques
- Knowledge of HPLC, GC/MS, UV/Vis, titration, and density measurement techniques
What we value at Mark Anthony:
Sense of Urgency
- We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry
- You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today
Authenticity
- We value authenticity because we need to stay real
- You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions
Simplicity
- We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
- You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area
Humility
- We value humility; there is no room for egos here
- You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other
Trust
- We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
- You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down
At Mark Anthony, we believe every team member shares the responsibility of understanding how each of our roles and actions impact Quality, Food Safety, Safety and Continuous Improvement. This collective mindset is the cornerstone of our success as a leader in the consumer beverage space and requires us to mutually build and improve robust processes that guarantee unmatched customer satisfaction and safety.
