Chemist

sazerac· Quality Assurance
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📍 Bardstown, KY, USOTHER

About this role

Sazerac Company Overview

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, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

 

We’re 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 “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

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Job Description/Responsibilities

Job Description/Responsibilities:

 

As a Chemist, you’ll provide technical and analytical support across fermentation, distillation, aging, processing, bottling, and laboratory operations. You’ll use advanced analytical testing, data analysis, and instrumentation to help maintain product quality, solve technical challenges, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and cost. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Quality, Technical Services, and operations teams while helping define and improve the chemical and sensory profiles of our spirits.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform and develop advanced analytical methods using HPLC, GC, and other laboratory instrumentation to evaluate spirits, distillates, fermentation, and maturates.
  • Partner with Distillery, Quality, Technical Services, and operations teams to develop specifications, support new products, solve quality issues, and implement sustainable process improvements.
  • Analyze and interpret chemical and sensory data to fingerprint spirits profiles, support the internal Sensory program, and identify opportunities to improve product quality, consistency, productivity, and cost.
  • Maintain laboratory procedures and methodology, support instrumentation maintenance, prepare technical documentation, and provide technical support to internal and external customers.
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, food safety, quality, environmental compliance, and career development while ensuring work meets applicable OSHA, TTB, EPA, and company requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of laboratory, quality control, or related experience.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
  • Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field.
  • Experience in the alcoholic beverage industry and/or working with internal or external auditors.
  • Experience with HPLC, GC, sensory evaluation, data analysis, and laboratory instrumentation.
  • TTB Certified Chemist 

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Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

 

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Chemist position at sazerac located?
This Chemist role at sazerac is based in Bardstown, KY, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Chemist role at sazerac full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Chemist role in the Quality Assurance department at sazerac.
Which team or department does the Chemist at sazerac belong to?
This Chemist position is part of the Quality Assurance department at sazerac. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Chemist position at sazerac?
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When was the Chemist job at sazerac posted?
This Chemist position at sazerac was posted on Aug 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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