Quality Assurance R&D Co-op

Boston Beer • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Co-op to join our Research & Development Quality Assurance team, supporting laboratory testing and quality processes for our beverage portfolio. This 6-month co-op position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in fermentation science and brewing quality within a fast-paced R&D environment. Working alongside experienced quality professionals, the Co-op will contribute to critical quality initiatives while developing practical laboratory and technical skills that support product excellence. This is a full-time, on-site position 7:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday at our Boston Brewery location in Jamaica Plain, MA. This position is a part of our 6 month Co-op Program, running from January 4, 2027 through June 25, 2027.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Brewing, or a related field.
• Previous co-op experience or coursework involving wet laboratory techniques and laboratory skills.
• Must continue to be enrolled in school after the completion of their co-op.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Able to be on your feet for extended periods.
• Able to work safely within the laboratory and brewing environments by following SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management abilities, and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with beverage, brewing, fermentation, or food manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to quality assurance systems, laboratory databases, and data entry tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on in-process and finished beverages, including cell counting, fermentation tracking, and chemical analysis.
• Collect and analyze daily production samples to ensure products meet established quality standards.
• Conduct package quality testing support product consistency and consumer satisfaction.
• Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and readiness for daily operations.
• Assist with data entry and management within quality databases and reporting systems.
• Support ongoing quality monitoring activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in monthly GMP audits.
• Collaborate with brewing and quality teams to support daily operations.
• Communicate testing results and findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in special projects and quality-related initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Hands-on quality laboratory experience in a commercial beverage manufacturing environment.
• Practical exposure to fermentation science, brewing processes, and beverage quality systems.
• Experience performing analytical testing, quality assessments, and laboratory documentation.
• Daily mentorship, training, and technical development from the R&D QA Manager and R&D Quality Technologist II, including regular one-on-one meetings
• Opportunities to shadow other R&D teams and gain exposure to different areas of the business.
• Cross-functional learning experiences through weekly co-op meetings and interactions with departments across the organization.
• Development of technical, analytical, and professional skills that prepare students for careers in quality assurance, food and beverage manufacturing, brewing, and research & development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree