Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

CITIZEN CIDER LLC • Burlington, VT

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting in the analysis of raw materials, in-process cider, and finished cider at all steps in the cider making and packaging process, including sensory analysis of cider and raw materials

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think critically and adapt.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be self-motivated and work independently
• Previous lab experience.

Nice To Haves

• experience in a food manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Complete daily sugar analysis on fermenting tanks (Y15 / Hydrometer)
• assist on packaging line between checks
• Adjust fermentation temperatures as needed to maintain packaging schedule
• Complete daily sensory checks on fermenting tanks, tanks to be filtered, and brite tanks
• Work with QA manager to take corrective action on any tanks with sensory faults
• Complete analysis of sulfite levels on post cross-flowed cider and finished products
• Work with cellar and production coordinators to plan filter and cider movements to best suit business needs
• Work with QA manager to implement and maintain quality systems
• Assist in quality trainings
• GMPs
• Sensory
• OJT Audits
• Yeast and mold plating of sterile filtered products
• Analysis of incoming sweet juice to determine appropriate additions of nutrients pre-fermentation
• Assist QA manager and R&D with specialty projects as necessary
• Training staff for lab coverage

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees