Sr Analytical/Microbiological Specialist
About The Position
The Sr. Analytical Microbiological Specialist supports the quality and safety of Molson Coors products by performing advanced microbiological, chemical, and physical analyses on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products. The role uses laboratory methods, instrumentation, and data systems to generate insights that support quality performance and continuous improvement. Working with Operations, Quality, and Brewing partners, the specialist interprets and communicates analytical and microbiological results, supports quality-system compliance, and helps reduce process variability across the brewery. The role is a technical resource connecting laboratory results with brewing, packaging, and beverage manufacturing processes.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in quality systems, microbiology, chemistry, laboratory operations, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
- Advanced knowledge of microbiology and chemistry principles, techniques, and laboratory practices.
- Experience operating, maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of statistical analysis, statistical process control, and data interpretation.
- Thorough understanding of brewing processes, beverage manufacturing, sensory science, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience transferring technical knowledge and training employees across multiple organizational levels.
- Leadership capability to lead and own testing programs and laboratory initiatives.
- Strong facilitation, organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and business needs.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate to achieve desired outcomes.
- Integrity, accountability, and a results-driven approach.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Brewing, Quality Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as IBD, CQE, or Six Sigma.
Responsibilities
- Perform, interpret, and evaluate microbiological and chemical analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Conduct testing ranging from wet chemistry, sampling, and plating to advanced instrumental and microbiological analyses.
- Participate in proficiency testing programs and laboratory quality initiatives to ensure analytical accuracy, precision, and consistency.
- Develop, trend, and summarize analytical and microbiological data using statistical process control tools, control charts, and reporting systems.
- Communicate laboratory findings and quality trends to support production decisions, continuous improvement, and product quality.
- Monitor, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment, and coordinate advanced repairs, preventative maintenance, and vendor support.
- Manage laboratory inventory and supplies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on problem-solving teams and support brewery quality improvement projects.
- Educate and train production and quality teams on laboratory methods, quality standards, process control, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Incentive plans
- Parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan options with employer match
- Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, and sick days
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- On-site pub
- Brand clothing and swag
- Free beer and beverages
- Business Resource Groups with volunteer, leadership, and networking opportunities
- First Choice Learning opportunities
- Average of $23,000 spent on benefits per employee, including health, dental, vision, retirement, wellness incentives, EAP, and paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
