Quality Technician

Fort Point HenHouse • Santa Rosa, CA

2d • $27 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join a growing team of skilled, experienced brewing professionals, as such we are seeking experienced Laboratory Technicians for this role. As a “Quality Technician,” you will primarily work in the lab and execute day to day laboratory operations. This position plays a fundamental role in total beer quality and is a key contributor to successful production department outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a passion for craft beer and attention to detail as well as laboratory beverage industry experience. About Our Company Fort Point HenHouse is a Bay Area brewing company made up of leading local, independent brands, San Francisco’s Fort Point Beer Co. and Sonoma County’s HenHouse Brewing Co. Together, Fort Point HenHouse offers a diverse and complimentary lineup of award-winning beers and ciders known for their freshness, consistency, and distinguished packaging. Driven by the spirit of what made craft beer so special to begin with – delicious beer that’s local, fresh, independent, accessible, and made with community in mind – Fort Point HenHouse is for anyone who enjoys good beer and cider from the Bay Area. For more information visit www.fphh.beer

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience, preferably within the beer, wine, or beverage manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated experience with microbiological testing in a production environment, including aseptic technique, plating, and interpretation of results
• Familiarity with common beverage spoilage organisms (e.g., wild yeast, lactic acid bacteria) and their impact on product quality
• Experience performing routine quality control analyses (e.g., pH, DO, CO₂, gravity, cell counts) with a high degree of accuracy and consistency
• Strong understanding of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and lab safety protocols
• Ability to interpret data and communicate results clearly to production and operations teams to support timely decision-making
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records
• Availability to work days, nights and swing shifts required
• Assigned shifts subject to change

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Operations Lab cleanliness and organization Inventory and ordering of laboratory consumables
• Quality Assurance Follow policies outlined in the quality manual, GMP policy, MSS, and Hazard communication Plan Daily gravity, pH, and cell counts of fermenting beer Interpretation of quality data
• Microbiological Analysis of in process and finished product Preparing media Plating Recording results Interpretation of micro results through selective media and gram stain Density/viability and data management of yeast Manage and maintain yeast schedule Preparation of Brew logs and Fermentation logs
• Maintenance and calibration of measuring and testing equipment Preparation and data management of controlled tastings, D-force analysis, general sensory analysis and go/no go analysis. Preparation and data management of samples for outside lab analysis
• Quality Control Review and analyse Quality Control Point data Perform other related duties as assigned. Maintain and promote a positive work environment with a focus on customer service based problem solving With Quality Director, work to continuously improve quality at HenHouse Brewing Company

Benefits

• Paid vacation time (2 weeks)
• Paid sick time
• Health Care: Employer contribution to Kaiser base plan. PPO plan available. Eligible for Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, and Identity Theft group plans
• Eligible for Pet Insurance group plan
• Non Matching 401(k)
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed