Quality Technician

Octopi • Waunakee, WI

3d

About The Position

Asahi Beer USA / Octopi Brewing is seeking a Quality Technician to perform checks and testing that maintain quality from the brewhouse through finished product. The technician samples at key production points, conducts physical, chemical, and microbiological tests, and communicates results to the teams that use them. Testing may include gas chromatography, qPCR, sensory analysis, and product measurements such as ABV, carbonation, pH, bitterness, color, oxygen, diacetyl, yeast counts, and package integrity.

The role works closely with Brewing, Cellar, Batching, Packaging, and Warehouse teams, and supports client and legal requirements by documenting results and placing product on hold when needed. It also involves analytical data reporting, equipment upkeep, SOP maintenance, and stocking laboratory supplies. The listed opening is 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The position is full-time and non-exempt.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures such as pipetting, titrating, pH measurement, and GC sample preparation.
• Understanding of aseptic technique.
• Ability to use all five senses to inspect quality.
• Strong communication and time-management skills and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to follow all PPE and GMP requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Prior quality assurance or laboratory experience.
• Brewing or beverage packaging experience.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test in-process and finished products, including ABV, carbonation, pH, bitterness, color, oxygen, diacetyl, yeast counts, and package integrity.
• Conduct microbiological analysis and sensory evaluation to confirm products meet specifications.
• Document results, verify they meet client and legal requirements, and place products on hold when needed.
• Share results with Brewing, Cellar, Batching, and Packaging teams.
• Organize, trend, and summarize analytical data for internal teams and client reporting.
• Clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory testing equipment.
• Create and update SOPs and keep consumables, reagents, and media stocked.
• Partner with the Quality Manager and department heads to meet client expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective the first of the month after 30 days.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility after 3 months, with company match: 100% up to 3% and 50% on the next 2%.
• 120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that grows with tenure.
• 9 paid holidays when they fall on the employee's scheduled workday.
• A free beer after the shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED