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Diageo

Technical Development Program - Liquid

Plainfield, IL

Job Description :

Note: This is a 12-month contract position within our Technical Development Program, beginning in July 2024.

Celebrating life, everyday everywhere is our purpose at Diageo. Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer, including Crown Royal, Ciroc, Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Smirnoff, Bulleit, Ketel One and Don Julio. Our ambition is to become one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Would you like to join us on our journey to achieve that ambition?

Liquid Development

As a member of the Liquid Technical Development Program (TDT), you will get first-hand experience with our work, our people, our values, and our culture. TDT contractors are given real responsibilities and challenges with projects that have an immediate impact on the business. Throughout the year, you are given multiple opportunities to interact with senior management through both their project work as well as informational and cultural events. All contractors also receive individual coaching and training from their immediate manager and cross-functional mentor. You will be encouraged to perform to our high standards and are given the same kind of performance feedback we give our full-time employees.

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During the 12-month contract, you may:
  • Lead liquid work from concept to commercialization (liquid ideation through to scale-up) for innovations, renovations, and optimizations
  • Lead liquid processing or fermentation / distillation optimization (laboratory scale to pilot or manufacturing scale).
  • Complete laboratory batching, formulation, and scale-up trials to support the liquid team during the commercialization process
  • Be responsible for the production of trial batches and sales samples in the Commercialization Lab (Diageo's Pilot Plant), ensuring product is delivered on time and with outstanding quality.
  • Generate new liquid and raw material specifications, running and inputting data into SAP
  • Operate sophisticated analytical chemistry equipment (e.g. HPLC, Gas Chromatography) for the purposes of generating insights and developing new laboratory testing methods


Key Qualifications
  • Acquired or expecting to obtain a minimum Bachelor academic degree by July 2024, studying one of the following subjects Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Ag/Bio Engineering, Biochemistry, or other relevant degree
  • Strong interpersonal/communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to gather and analyze data
  • Shown ability to work independently and drive projects to conclusion
  • Confidence, adaptability, and resiliency in challenging situations and a fast-paced environment
  • Must be of legal drinking age by start of employment


Salary Range:
Minimum Salary:
$33.00/hour
Maximum Salary:
$33.00/hour

At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the roles primary location.

Worker Type :
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Primary Location:
Plainfield Tech Centre

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :
2023-09-07

Client-provided location(s): Plainfield, IL, USA
Job ID: Diageo-JR1087242
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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