Quality Technician

TWO ROADS BREWING COMPANY•Nashville, TN

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

A Quality Assurance Technician for Two Roads Brewing Company is responsible for tasks in the daily operation of the QA laboratory that include sampling, testing, and timely reporting of data to inform QA decisions. SCHEDULE: Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (30-minute unpaid lunch). Additional hours may be required during peak production months. Occasional weekend coverage may be required based on business needs. Working Relationships: The position reports directly to the QA Manager, or, in their absence, to the Director of QA, and collaborates primarily with the brewing department, as well as with other QA, packaging, and logistics areas.

Requirements

Two-year degree in Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, or other Social Science degree with related experience working and/or equivalent experience in a factory production setting
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Demonstrated reliability and consistency in executing repetitive technical tasks with high accuracy
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Advanced Excel skills or other LIMS software preferred
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines based on a fast-paced production facility's needs
Must be available for overtime and weekend work on a rotating schedule to cover testing and result-reporting needs
Takes ownership and initiative; has proactive mentality and approach
Attitude: Positive, team-oriented, and results-driven with a good sense of humor.
Ability to lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel skills or other LIMS software preferred

Responsibilities

Execute chemistry QA/QC Testing Procedures, including: ABV, density, pH, and residual sugar tests.
Color and IBU assays using a spectrophotometer
Turbidity measurements
Water testing
Record data accurately and promptly
Communicate anomalous results in a timely manner to the supervisor or the QA Manager
Assist in troubleshooting activities associated with fermentation or production
Assist in shared QA/QC lab duties, including but not limited to: Analytical measurements on green and bright beer (gravity/density, alcohol, pH)
Calibration & maintenance of chemistry-related analytical instruments
Cell counts using a Cellometer or hemocytometer
Change compressed gas cylinders
Participation in Sensory training and panels
Maintaining a clean laboratory working environment
Ensure that all production data is logged in the appropriate place(s)
Help develop and edit SOPs related to job tasks
Maintain inventory on items used for daily tasks, and report when restock is necessary
Contributes data to Supervisor for the creation of reports on QA chemistry parameters
Meets consistently with supervisor and/or QA Manager to provide and receive feedback for continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to a safe workplace by being a good steward of safety and GBPs
Other QA related training and duties as assigned
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship