Chemist

What makes this a great opportunity?

Located in Calgary, Alberta, Alberta Distillers Ltd (ADL) is an award-winning distillery and member of the Suntory Global Spirits family.  We believe in bringing people together, we’ve been doing it since 1946. Through the brands we build, and the experiences we create. Our distillery and products are winning awards and we are proud to call Calgary, Alberta home. Winner of Distillery of the Decade by the Canadian Whisky Awards in 2020, we’re a team that’s moving forward, building on our rich past and growing new opportunities for the future. When you unleash your spirit with us, you’ll inspire a world of connections. 

Role Responsibilities

Promote quality, environmental, health and safety achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization. 
Promote the ownership of quality to the employees, performing activities in the manufacturing processes
Promote and adhere to food safety (HACCP/ GMP), quality standards, ISO and continual improvement initiatives.
Perform laboratory analyses as required and react to out of specification results/ data as needed.
Analyze data to solve problems, verify the effectiveness of processes, etc.
Issue technical reports based on findings or results.
Ensure products are within regulatory and specification requirements. React appropriately, when products do not adhere to those requirements.
Monitor and react to quality assurance testing.
Lead or work on projects.
Develop and maintain work instructions, SOP, OPL, SWI
Lead or participate in problem solving activities.
Perform verification/ calibration of testing equipment (GC, GCMS, HPLC, NIR, Spectrophotometer, pH meter, DMA, etc).
Perform validations of equipment performances such as vision systems, bottle rinser, check weigher, torque meters, pull force testers, torque meters, etc.
Perform packaging material testing and qualifications
Conduct analysis on returned products and report data to the Sr. Quality Assurance Manager as appropriate.
Assist with other duties or projects assigned by the Sr. Quality Assurance Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years applicable laboratory experience
Must be physically able to safely perform required laboratory duties
Experience working with testing equipment (GC, GCMS, HPLC, NIR, Spectrophotometer, pH meter, DMA, etc)
Strong presentation skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Must be able to function within a team environment
SAP, HACCP, and ISO or Continuous Improvement experience 
Must have mobility to access all areas of the Plant, good visual acuity (correctable), good sense of hearing (correctable), and a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing and able to taste alcoholic beverages 
Ability to travel when required.