R & D Analyst 3
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Job Info

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Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that's in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

As an established and largely independent team member of the Research and Development department, the Research and Development Analyst 3 conducts and supports projects aimed to help answer important business, production, and development questions. Reporting to the R&D and Raw Materials Manager, the Research and Development Analyst 3 collaborates and interacts with departments throughout the organization to develop, document, execute and report on experimental design, analytical laboratory results, production data, and ultimately shaping recommendations to relevant groups. This role requires a high level of brewing science, analytical chemistry, biology, engineering, and statistical knowledge to troubleshoot quality, production, innovation problems and concerns.

What You Will Do:

• Participate as part of a team in experimental design brainstorming sessions
• Initiate documentation of research projects using established department methods
• Coordinate project needs from collaborating departments
• Analyze data and appropriately organize databases
• Oversee Analytical instrument operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and improvement o Including but not limited to GC, GCMS, LC, ICP-OES, fluorescence microscope, micro plate reader
• Draft and maintain project reports
• Build and deliver frequent presentations to relevant brewery groups
• Conduct high level literature reviews relevant to company need
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment from a GMP and chemical safety standpoint
• Build industry network to support company need

Please Apply if You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline (Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Fermentation Science, Brewing Science, Microbiology, Biology) AND five (5) years experience in an research & development or analytical chemistry laboratory setting required
• Master's Degree in scientific discipline (Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Fermentation Science, Brewing Science, Microbiology, Biology) AND three (3) years experience in an research & development or analytical chemistry laboratory setting preferred

• Ability to regularly conduct high level, independent work
• Strong technical communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills as demonstrated in previous project work
• Original thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to internalize key technical topics and apply to real world problems and projects
• Strong desire to participate in and contribute to industry trade groups
• Strong understanding of how the industry is influenced and what innovations translate to the business
• Adaptable to department evolution
• Ability to complete complex technical reports involving multiple tests, departments and breweries
• Experience providing effective presentations within small and large group settings

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

• You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check

** This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly **

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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