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Our Portland brewery, where we create the delicious, award-winning Pyramid and MacTarnahan’s beers, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician.
The QA Tech is responsible to inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh raw materials or processed products for deviations from specifications. This includes using precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment; generating, compiling, organizing, and evaluating quality assurance data so that all functions in the brewery are monitored. Maintain the laboratory in a fully functioning and professional manner and act as a scientific resource to rest of brewery staff.
About our ideal candidate:
• Microbe identification, aseptic technique for microbiology
• Knowledge of fluid flow, live steam, and pressure
• Proficient in MS Office Programs (Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, Word)
• Safe chemical handling skills
• Able to organize work and documents effectively
• Preferred knowledge of : fermentation theory / practice, biochemical / chemical changes in product from raw materials to finished product, Bitterness, color and % alcohol assays
• Able to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Must be familiar with laboratory equipment: centrifuge, digital density meter, spectrophotometer, microscope
• Minimum Education: college level microbiology, organic chemistry, physics, statistics or brewing science course completion.
While this is a fun and dynamic work environment, it is not necessarily glamorous! This position can be very physical in nature and the work environment includes working on and around potentially dangerous equipment/machinery, handling hazardous materials and exposure to high noise levels.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life, paid time off and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Oh, and a great discount!
If you are ready for the challenge, let us know by e-mailing us a cover letter and resume to hr@pyramidbrew.com. In the subject line, please write: QA Tech.
No phone calls please.
Check out what's new at www.pyramidbrew.com, www.macsbeer.com and www.nabreweries.com.
The QA Tech is responsible to inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh raw materials or processed products for deviations from specifications. This includes using precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment; generating, compiling, organizing, and evaluating quality assurance data so that all functions in the brewery are monitored. Maintain the laboratory in a fully functioning and professional manner and act as a scientific resource to rest of brewery staff.
About our ideal candidate:
• Microbe identification, aseptic technique for microbiology
• Knowledge of fluid flow, live steam, and pressure
• Proficient in MS Office Programs (Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, Word)
• Safe chemical handling skills
• Able to organize work and documents effectively
• Preferred knowledge of : fermentation theory / practice, biochemical / chemical changes in product from raw materials to finished product, Bitterness, color and % alcohol assays
• Able to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Must be familiar with laboratory equipment: centrifuge, digital density meter, spectrophotometer, microscope
• Minimum Education: college level microbiology, organic chemistry, physics, statistics or brewing science course completion.
While this is a fun and dynamic work environment, it is not necessarily glamorous! This position can be very physical in nature and the work environment includes working on and around potentially dangerous equipment/machinery, handling hazardous materials and exposure to high noise levels.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life, paid time off and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Oh, and a great discount!
If you are ready for the challenge, let us know by e-mailing us a cover letter and resume to hr@pyramidbrew.com. In the subject line, please write: QA Tech.
No phone calls please.
Check out what's new at www.pyramidbrew.com, www.macsbeer.com and www.nabreweries.com.