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  • Quality Control Lab Assistant - Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.

    Hutton & Smith Brewing Company in Chattanooga, TN is looking to hire a Quality Control Lab Assistant. This position begins as a working interview and there is at least a 6 month training program.

    Position Description: The tag line of Hutton & Smith Brewing Co is "Gneiss Beer by People Who Give a Schist". This, in a nutshell defines what we are trying to achieve and our work culture. Our current staff enjoys working with each other and each individual team member is dedicated to quality control and is proud to contribute to the consistent production of craft beer. We work hard, and like to have a good time.

    Qualifications: Candidates should have a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or other applicable scientific background.. This position begins as a working interview and there is at least a 6 month training program.

    Required Skills:
    ❖ Must be detail oriented
    ❖ Exhibit leadership skills and be able to work independently based on direction and indicated needs from management. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position is an introductory position that serves as a long term training program to replace the current head of QC.
    ❖ Laboratory experience
    ❖ Flexible schedule. The brewery schedule is set around the fermentation cycle and the QC position
    operates reflexively to the needs of our house yeast strains.
    ❖ Willingness to participate in team meetings for production side as well as taproom and sales.
    Willingness to participate in remote meetings.
    ❖ Willingness to become knowledgeable of all Hutton & Smith Styles and brewhouse practices including
    cellaring practices and all brewhouse SOPs.
    ❖ Be knowledgeable of the importance of sterilization
    ❖ Be willing to assist in the packaging process
    ❖ Be able to operate within a budget.
    Responsibilities include the following:
    ❖ Learn all beer QC standards and SOPs currently in place
    ❖ Prepare and maintain laboratory records and communicate findings to the appropriate staff
    ❖ Become familiar with Aseptic Technique
    ❖ Learn to perform wort stability tests and forced fermentation samples
    ❖ Learn to collect gravity readings, pH and sensory information
    ❖ Learn to collect samples of yeast slurry, dilute and count yeast cells under a microscope
    ❖ Run various PCR assays depending on the stage of fermentation
    ❖ Conduct Sieve Analysis on mill samples
    ❖ Sterilize glassware
    ❖ Prepare dried Yeast for Forced fermentations
    ❖ Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
    ❖ Perform all tasks as directed by the quality Control Manager

    Qualified candidates, please email your resume to melanie@huttonandsmithbrewing.com
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