Senior Chemist (Columbia or Glendale)

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Cayman Jack and Más+ by Messi™.

The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Analytical Method Development: Design, validate, and review methods for raw materials, in-process, and finished goods (GC/MS, HPLC, ICP/MS, etc.).
• Instrumentation Leadership: Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and vendor partnerships (Agilent, Thermo Fisher); ensure instrument reliability and uptime.
• Routine Analytical Testing: Deliver timely, accurate results for production and innovation projects.
• Quality & Compliance: Support ISO/GFSI standards, food safety protocols, and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentorship & Training: Lead SOP development and hands-on training for chemists; manage the Chemistry Working Group and cross-site alignment (Columbia, Glendale, Vancouver).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, Product Development, and Liquid Technology teams to drive innovation and process optimization.
• Software Systems: Utilize ETQ, QAR, Starlims, and instrument-specific software for lab operations and data management.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry (or similar) with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years in method development and 5+ years maintaining analytical instrumentation.
• Sufficient academic credits to apply for TTB Chemist certification (does not need to be certified but must be eligible to apply).
• Experience with Agilent and Thermo Fisher instrumentation.
• Familiarity with ETQ, QAR, Starlims, and related lab software.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance and food safety in beverage manufacturing.
• Process optimization techniques for product consistency.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and escalate effectively.
• Open, honest communication and feedback style.
• Highly organized, humble, and dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Experience mentoring or training junior staff

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At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.

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