Quality Assurance (QA) Technician

Deschutes Brewery•Bend, OR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1988 in Bend, Oregon, Deschutes Brewery has been pushing the craft beer movement forward for more than three decades. Today, they are the 6th largest independent craft brewery in the United States, with a reputation built on innovation, quality, and a passion for producing great products. Deschutes continues to grow, with a footprint in all 50 states and one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic portfolios in the country. They have also partnered with brands including Patagonia Provisions, Boneyard Beer and PartyBomb. The company is driven by one simple goal: brew damn tasty beverages that bring people together. Deschutes Brewery is seeking a qualified QA Technician to join their team. The anticipated schedule for this role will be five, 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday starting at 8:00am. The QA Technician is responsible for conducting lab operations to support brewing, packaging, and warehouse production. As a member of the Deschutes Brewery Quality team, the technician will learn multiple skills from well-qualified co-owners and apply that knowledge to problem-solving teams, troubleshooting efforts, and daily work. This role operates in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal supervision and under GMP and Food Safety rules. Training is provided.

Requirements

4-year College or University degree in specialized field applicable to duties
Effective time management with limited supervision
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge specific to brewing and packaging processes
Ability to interpret data, write reports and SOPs
Prior experience with solving practical problems as an individual and as a team member
Ability to walk, stand, sit and lift up to 35 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience, training and/or education specifically related to microbiology, brewing, and/or food science is preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting microbiological and analytical testing and analysis on samples such as beverage products, water, and yeast
Responsible for supporting food safety and quality assurance programs through microbiological testing and environmental monitoring
Contribute to lab operations: media/reagent prep, equipment checks, inventory, and cleanliness
Lead daily efforts of micro lab operations including media prep, PCR, plating, and data entry
Operate lab equipment: Beer analyzer, gas chromatograph, spectrometer, PCR machine, and Package Analyzer
Product analysis to determine alcohol content, International Bittering Units measurements, wort color, etc.
Able to react to change productively, efficiently, and able to handle essential tasks as assigned
Communicate and report product nonconformities
Support Deschutes Brewery strategic initiatives and goals
Additional job duties will change as needed to cover Quality Team operations and all internal and external customer needs
Other duties as assigned