Lab Technician
Santa Fe brewing Company is looking for a Lab Technician to join our growing QA/QC program. The Lab Technician will be responsible for completing daily measurements and analyses throughout the brewing process to package at the direction of the Head of QA/QC.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Facilitate and manage data of daily beer sensory panel.
• Measure and record daily fermentation statistics.
• Run chemical analysis on beer with spectrophotometer- VDK distillation, AA, SRM, FAN testing.
• Yeast counting and yeast management.
• Complete daily microbiological sampling program- testing wort, beer in process, and packaged beer using aseptic technique.
• Assist packaging staff by checking packaged oxygen levels..
• Accurately record data into quality database.
• Complete weekly laboratory preparation- pour agar plates, measure instrument calibration curves, and prep reagents.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab.
• With the direction of senior leadership, design and execute trials to help improve beer quality
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• A solid understanding of Chemistry and Microbiology in the context of a brewery, 4-year degree strongly preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Experience working with spectrophotometer, aseptic technique, plating, hemocytometer and microscope.
• Flexibility in scheduling, position will require weekend work and flexibility in hours.
• Strong communication skills.
• A positive attitude.
• The ability the adapt to change and help shape it.
Benefits
• Company Sponsored Healthcare w/ 50% Company Subsidy for Employee (after 90 days of continuous employment)
• 401K retirement plan w/ 3% Company Contribution Annually
• 100% Company Funded Life Insurance Plan
Send resumes and cover letters to bshaeffer@santafebrewing.com
Santa Fe brewing Company is looking for a Lab Technician to join our growing QA/QC program. The Lab Technician will be responsible for completing daily measurements and analyses throughout the brewing process to package at the direction of the Head of QA/QC.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Facilitate and manage data of daily beer sensory panel.
• Measure and record daily fermentation statistics.
• Run chemical analysis on beer with spectrophotometer- VDK distillation, AA, SRM, FAN testing.
• Yeast counting and yeast management.
• Complete daily microbiological sampling program- testing wort, beer in process, and packaged beer using aseptic technique.
• Assist packaging staff by checking packaged oxygen levels..
• Accurately record data into quality database.
• Complete weekly laboratory preparation- pour agar plates, measure instrument calibration curves, and prep reagents.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab.
• With the direction of senior leadership, design and execute trials to help improve beer quality
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• A solid understanding of Chemistry and Microbiology in the context of a brewery, 4-year degree strongly preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Experience working with spectrophotometer, aseptic technique, plating, hemocytometer and microscope.
• Flexibility in scheduling, position will require weekend work and flexibility in hours.
• Strong communication skills.
• A positive attitude.
• The ability the adapt to change and help shape it.
Benefits
• Company Sponsored Healthcare w/ 50% Company Subsidy for Employee (after 90 days of continuous employment)
• 401K retirement plan w/ 3% Company Contribution Annually
• 100% Company Funded Life Insurance Plan
Send resumes and cover letters to bshaeffer@santafebrewing.com
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