R&D Analyst 1 or 2

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’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

As an entry-level individual contributor within the R&D team, the Research and Development Analyst 1 or 2 supports projects and programs to help answer pressing and pertinent business, production, and development questions. The Research and Development Analyst 1 associates with various departments throughout the organization to develop, document, execute, and report on experimental design, analytical laboratory results, and production data. This role gains significant exposure to numerous aspects of brewing and beverage quality, sensory, production, innovation, and development, requiring a solid customer service focus. A strong interest in practical brewing, brewing science, analytical chemistry, biology, engineering, and statistics is necessary to pursue and troubleshoot quality, production, and development challenges.

What's In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $21.09 to $35.18 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

R&D Analyst 1

What You Will Do

• Chemical and physical analysis of beer, beverages, and materials
• Initiate documentation of research projects using established department methods and procedures
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and improves R&D laboratory analytical equipment (Including but not limited to GC, GCMS, LC, ICP/OES, fluorescence microscope, microplate reader, and turbiscan)
• Collect, organize, and present data with the highest level of integrity
• Draft clear, focused reports and presentations within an established time
• Coordinate project needs from collaborating departments and groups
• Conduct high-level literature reviews
• Build and deliver frequent presentations to relevant brewery groups
• Create SOPs as required; use R&D and company established format.
• Participate as part of a team in experimental design brainstorming sessions
• Train new R&D team members on analytical and department workflow methods
• Actively participate in all department meetings

Please Apply if You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in a science, technology or food related discipline required
• 1 year of lab experience in CPG or food and beverage with brewing or fermentation science preferred
• Strong technical communication and collaboration skills
• Developing problem-solving skills. Ability to internalize key technical topics and apply them to real world problems and projects
• Ability to provide effective presentations within small and large group settings
• Ability to master operation several laboratory analytical instruments
• Ability to participate in brewing raw materials related projects.
• Ability to develop working knowledge of brewing and beverage unit operations
• Foundational knowledge of statistical applications to research; understands correct testing methods for specific data.
• Developing skillset to produce product quality and innovation insights from the scientific method.
• Strong time management and organizational skills

R&D Analyst 2

What You Will Do

• Chemical and physical analysis of beer, beverages, and materials
• Initiate documentation and leadership of research projects using established department methods and procedures
• Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of R&D laboratory analytical equipment (Including but not limited to GC, GCMS, LC, ICP/OES, fluorescence microscope, micro plate reader, turbiscan)
• Collect, organize, and visualize data with highest level of integrity
• Draft clear, focused reports and presentations within an established time
• Coordinate project needs from collaborating departments, vendors, and institutions
• Conduct high level literature reviews
• Create and deliver frequent presentations to relevant work groups.
• Create SOPs as required using R&D and company established format
• Train new R&D team members on analytical and department workflows and methods
• May act as a department liaison with small scale, nano brewery for all material and process evaluation
• May perform basic supporting tasks for product legal and regulatory requirements

Please Apply if You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in a science, technology or food related discipline required
• 2 years industry lab experience in CPG or food and beverage required and
• 1 year research and development lab experience in CPG or food and beverage with brewing or fermentation science required and
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated skills in managing multiple projects and coordinating intra and inter department resources
• Demonstrated record keeper; ability to follow SOPs for project execution
• Ability to provide clear, concise presentations to small and large groups
• Exhibits confidence and proficiency with several laboratory instruments; s. s. Shows high-level knowledge in at least one primary laboratory instrument.
• High-level understanding of analytical method development process with exhibited success developing new methods in an R&D setting
• Strong technical communication and collaboration skills
• Exhibits a solid understanding of statistical applications to research
• Exhibits solid understanding of correct testing methods and applications to deliver specific data in support of projects
• Demonstrated understanding of new product development principles
• Demonstrated understanding of food safety, regulatory, and compliance principles as applied to ingredients, new product development, and change management

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.
• Selected candidate will be offered an Analyst 1 or 2 level based on experience

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=2619

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

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer