Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

Chemist- Distillery

The Chemist supports all areas of distillery operations—including distilling, processing, bottling, and warehousing—from a quality and analytical standpoint. This role focuses on laboratory testing, equipment operation, and ensuring products meet quality standards.

• Perform testing on fermentation, distilling, processing, and finished product samples
• Support production teams through analytical testing and quality oversight
• Operate and troubleshoot lab equipment (YSI, DMA, GC, GC/MS)
• Accurately record, analyze, and report test results
• Serve as a subject matter expert on lab instruments and testing methods
• Manage sample retention (organization, labeling, disposal)
• Participate in daily sensory testing/tastings
• Travel between two production facilities as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science
• Hands-on experience with YSI, DMA, GC, and GC/MS
• Strong understanding of lab safety and documentation practices
• Experience working in a union environment
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs repetitively
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license

• Quality control in manufacturing, distilling, or beverage production
• Experience training or supporting others on lab equipment
• High attention to detail, especially in sensory testing

• Fully on-site across lab, production, and warehouse settings
• Regular movement between departments and two plant locations
• Exposure to standard manufacturing conditions (noise, temperature changes)
• PPE required in accordance with safety and quality guidelines

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.