QA/QC Lab Technician
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A quality lab technician at Heavy Seas Beer performs daily QA/QC testing for the brewery: collecting samples, running chemical and microbiological analyses (ABV, pH, PCR, microscopy), checking package quality, participating in sensory panels, and maintaining QC records under the QA/QC Team Leader.
Job Summary
The QA/QC Lab Technician will be responsible for helping with tasks to execute quality standards. He/she will work under the supervision of the QA/QC Team Leader to perform day-to-day analytical testing and quality checks to support the efficiency of the department. Duties may vary as necessary.
Position Requirements
Including, but not limited to:
- Daily sample collection including aseptic sampling for microbiological analysis
- Chemical and physical analysis of in-process and finished product, including ABV, Extract, pH, BU, Color, VDK
- Package quality control, including dissolved O2, carbonation, fill level, crown crimp, can seam integrity, keg testing, and other packaging standards
- Sensory sample collection and participation in daily sensory panel organization
- Sensory analysis of off flavors in beer
- Communicating with brewery personnel and management regarding quality issues
- Daily data entry and maintenance of QC spreadsheets including record keeping, trending, and data analysis
- Performing PCR analysis and interpreting results
- Performing and interpreting transmitted light microscopy of yeast and other samples
- Preparing microbiological media, executing microbiological assays and interpreting the results
- Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Assist with maintaining a professional and clean lab
- Work on ad hoc projects as needed on behalf of the quality department