Apprentice, Brewing Research

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, and Cayman Jack.Research Apprentice is tasked with day-to-day execution of RIC investigations as related to Mark Anthony core interests in beverage production.Responsible for monitoring overall RIC processes and to leading troubleshooting efforts to ensure unforeseen process events are addressed with a sense of urgency.Apprentices will be cross trained in all functional areas of the RIC and will be required to complete all tasks in the brewing, blending, kitting, spirit production, packaging, sanitation, quality and maintenance areas.Accountabilities:Technical Breadth - learn all aspects of brewing and packaging from the time materials arrive to the time finished goods leave the site.Additionally, all compliance regulations must be learned.Logistics - operational logistics including SOP authorship, QAD, ETQ, StarLIMS, etc for proper tracking of materials, quality, and food safety.Leadership - internal leadership in areas of safety, GMP, people management, and project management Key Metrics & Financial Targets:Achievements according to the Research Brewing Apprentice Curriculum depending on time in the Pilot Brewery Achieve Supply Chain global metrics of COGS, Safety, and Quality Deliver production products on time Own:Pilot brewery projects in various areas of the brewing and distilling process Influence:Technical brewing and distilling projects to increase efficiency and reduce costs.Veto:Determined based on background and knowledge Critical Relationships:Brewing, Packaging, Quality, Technical Services Skills Needed To Be Successful:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and/or Life Sciences:Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Food Science Solution oriented, critical thinking, efficient decision making, and RCFA Works collaboratively within various teams Compensation:Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions' location.The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.Competitive annual salary of $54,000 - $68,000 in Columbia, SC Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions Comprehensive health and welfare benefits Company matching 401(k) contributions Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth 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..