Quality Assurance Lab Technician – Devils Backbone Brewing Company at Anheuser-Busch

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY:  $20.95/hour, bonus eligible

SCHEDULE:

2nd Shift: 12pm-10pm

 Monday-Thursday (Four 10's)

*Schedule subject to change due to demand and capacity needs.

LOCATION:  Devils Backbone Outpost Taproom - Lexington, VA

JOB SUMMARY: The Quality Lab Technician will be accountable for partnering with all staff and manager level positions to execute quality standards. This position works under the supervision of the Quality Manager to conduct day-to-day tasks assisting the Quality Department’s efficiency. While being an analytical and laboratory-centered position, the Quality Lab Technician, assists all production staff in problem-solving matters that are quality related.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect and perform analytical procedures and testing on raw materials, in progress beer, as well as packaged goods (water, wort, yeast, beer, brewery equipment, and environment).

• Work in conjunction with brewing and packaging departments to ensure quality from raw materials to finished product.

• Train and validate employees on quality-minded procedures, sanitation practices, and testing.

• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment as well as accurate recordkeeping.

• Use, maintain, and calibrate analytical equipment and instrumentation.

• Develop reporting systems and analyzes said data and discerns new processes and/or corrective actions.

• Identifies critical control points and drives overall process control and improvement.

• Communicate consistently with brewery personnel and management regarding quality assurance issues.

• Advocate and promote continuous quality and safety improvement.

• Executes, updates, and provides recommendations for Standard Operating Procedure and policy review.

• Attend meetings, brewery functions, and perform other lab related duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in biology, chemistry, micro, or similar area, preferred.

• Previous experience in a QA role in the brewing industry preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of microbiology.

• Knowledge of aseptic procedures, flavor analysis and good manufacturing practices required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.

• Ability to multi-task and maintain a sense of urgency.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to make decisions in unexpected circumstances and changes to the schedule.

• Ability to troubleshoot and apply critical thinking to all task at hand.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible paid time off

• Medical, dental & vision insurance available immediately

• Employer paid short term disability

• 401K up to 6% match

• Generous parental leave options

• Uniforms & PPE provided, based on position

• Safety shoes allowance, based on position

• Learning & development opportunities

• Employee discounts at restaurant locations

• Employee discounts on merchandise

• BEER!

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