Job Summary:
The Quality Technician is responsible for duties in several areas of Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
This position will mainly be supporting either the microbiology department or the packaging quality department.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Specifically, the responsibilities of the position may include, but are not limited to:
Complete sample collection for fermentation testing.
Ensure general cleanliness of lab and instrumentation; perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and troubleshoot analytical issues
Maintain QC Analytical database; includes, but is not limited to data entry, record keeping, trending, data analysis and follow-up with brewing and cellaring teams
Run routine testing, such as; Bitterness units, color, VDKs, Alcohols, end gravities, pHs, etc.
Work safely and maintain a clean, safe working environment at all times; understand hazards and utilize the appropriate personal protective equipment.
Provide sterile sample containers to packaging staff for micro sampling.
Ensure micro supplies are maintained correctly in order to ensure sterility before use.
Microbiology testing including spread plating, membrane filtration, media preparation, plate keyout / identification.
Complete package testing for CO2, TPO, DO, HSO, AE, alcohol, density, pH, bottle fill heights, crimp checks, secure seal testing, seam checks on cans, and keg testing and sample collection
Maintain all SOPs
Other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Food Sciences or related field with a minimum two years of college level chemistry
Prior experience in a brewery a plus
Two years of prior lab experience ideally in a brewery or similar environment
Attention to detail, ability to produce accurate, precise and reproducible data
Flexibility in shift schedule
Understanding of scientific principles for quality control and quality assurance
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Familiar with standard laboratory instrumentation; pH meters, spectrophotometer, GC, centrifuges, autoclave, microscope, etc.
Ability to operate in a team environment and ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to operate and use a PC computer, proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs
What Firestone Walker Offers:
Competitive compensation package for an experienced individual with the right skills.
Salary Range: $23.
00-$24.
00/hour
An excellent benefits package including:
100% paid premiums for employee including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
Accrued Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & matching
9 paid holidays per year
Please submit your resume with your work experience when applying.
Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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