At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

Oversee and share direct involvement in team based technical project initiatives involving personnel at multiple levels of corporate and manufacturing environments. These scientific investigations including analytical testing and instrument analysis to drive or support research & development projects and production support initiatives in line with global business goals. The technical research scientist is a technical thought leader that leads and participates in complex projects with varied cross functional teams to achieve business goals.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct as well as share leadership in non-routine technical project initiatives relating to anti-counterfeiting, quality, manufacturing support, and cost reduction.
• Maintain individual Chemist certifications in compliance with TTB requirements for certificates of analysis for export of all bulk materials and finished products.
• Collect, analyze, and report analytical and related data from technical activities along with information from other technical functions including engineering, manufacturing quality teams, efficiency improvement teams to give leadership the ability to make informed recommendations for next steps in programs within technical areas of responsibility.
• Achieve the timely completion of assigned projects. Be the "in the laboratory" and "at the GEMBA" leadership and collaboration role model in creative problem solving to drive projects from inception through completion.
• Coordinate, delegate, and perform laboratory workflow and lead direct reports workflow in the laboratory.
• Prepare and analyze samples for new and non-routine analysis and train other team members to do the same. Perform computer statistical data analysis and prepare final report of results using various software programs. Review reports from team members for sharing with internal and external stakeholders and government agencies.
• Maintain clear professional development plans for all direct reports including all required training internal and external.
• Carryout the development and validation of new methods of sample analysis and integrate new technology into current analytical practices.
• Use data generated from these activities for leadership to have the information needed to solve business goal related problems that provide a measurable and meaningful company benefit.
• Learn and maintain working knowledge of pertinent governmental regulations, plant and lab operations, and new test methodologies. Apply relevant new technologies to manufacturing facilities where is assists in achieving business manufacturing goals.
• Regularly write and review reports, give presentations, and be an active member steering cross functional teams.
• Clearly communicate technical and quality findings and recommendations to a diverse audience.
• Investigate and determine the cause of internal and external complaints. Make recommendations for the prevention and correction actions of these complaints
• Adhere to and promotes quality, environmental, health and safety as one of the organization's business priorities. Leads corporate laboratory safety in terms of management, training, and continuous awareness.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in scientific field required and advanced degree preferred. Minimum 5 years experience utilizing analytical chemistry or related Scientific Discipline in or supporting a manufacturing setting.
• Must be experienced using personal computers in the laboratory environment for data handling and instrument control.
• Experience in technical, R&D or QA environment; beverage, food or consumer products experience is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and teams
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong project and personnel management skills.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.