QA Lab Technician I - San Diego

Athletic Brewing Company•San Diego, CA

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a versatile, passionate QA Lab Technician interested in making waves in an innovative segment of the craft beer market. Athletic Brewing is pioneering a revolution in the beverage industry with our award-winning non-alcoholic beer. The opportunity this role affords can be as expansive in a rapidly growing company. We place a very high value on doers and offer above-industry pay and a comprehensive benefits package. As a merit-based organization, Athletic Brewing offers expansive opportunities for career advancement, skills-building, and accumulating new and exciting responsibilities for high achievers.

Requirements

Personal curiosity in improving systems
Desire to have a positive impact on customers
Skilled listener, great verbal and written communication
Passion, Integrity, Honesty, Dependability, Attention to detail
Independent operator - disciplined and self-driven
Ability to execute multiple projects
Team-oriented and results driven with a commitment to quality
Experience with Excel/ Google sheet
BS in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or equivalent degree preferred
Minimum 1 year work experience/internship in brewery/food production QA
Basic microbiological lab proficiency (media production, plating, interpreting results, aseptic technique)
Working knowledge of basic lab equipment (pipettes, microscope,...)

Nice To Haves

Cellar/Brewhouse work experience also preferred

Responsibilities

Performs daily analysis- cell counts, cell viability, ABV, gravity, pH.
Inputs lab data into the appropriate Smartsheet in a timely and accurate manner.
Analyze and record TPO/DO/CO2 and fill level hourly. Communicate out of spec deviations to supervisor.
Accurately perform color analysis to ensure consistent SRM values and trends.
Perform daily validation checks on Alcolyzer.
Ensures daily calibration and upkeep of all pH meters by using the standard buffers and cleaning solution.
Performs weekly deep cleaning, preventative maintenance and calibration of the CBoxQC, TPO Tower and Alcolyzer.
Media is prepared and forecasted weekly for micro needs.
Helps facilitate twice daily "finished goods" sensory on Draught Lab Pro with all departments.
Organize and manage the cold and ambient beer libraries. Two 6 packs from every production run are properly labeled and stored. Old inventory is disposed of after 13 months.
Writes and sends out the Lab EOS on a daily basis if required
Maintains overall cleanliness, upkeep and organization of the entire lab and follows personnel GMP's.
Perform packaging integrity testing.

Benefits

Company Paid health, vision, dental, life, 401k with 5% company match, and Paid Parental Leave
In addition to Paid Time Off, all team members receive 12 paid days per year to dedicate to volunteering activities.
We value internal mobility and team equity.
We are an equal opportunity employer - we thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. We are welcoming, respectful, and supportive at work and in our community.
We encourage and welcome members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

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