Quality Technician
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
