Quality Technician

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician will perform checks and tests to maintain quality throughout the plant and in all processes. They will perform physical, chemical, and microbiological tests, sample product from several points during production, manage the documentation and data associated with those tests/samples, and maintain equipment associated with those checks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Daily sampling and testing of in-process and finished product, including, but not limited to: Alcohol by Volume, Apparent Extract, Bitterness, Can Seam Analysis, Carbonation, Color, Diacetyl by Gas Chromatography, Microbial Analysis by qPCR, Microbial Analysis by Spread Plate, Pour Plate, Membrane Filtration, etc., Oxygen Content, Package Integrity, pH, Sensory Analysis, Total Acidity, Yeast Counts and Viability.
• Documenting test results, confirming that results meet specifications defined by client and legal requirements, and implementing product holds as necessary.
• Working with production, liquid processing, and warehouse to ensure finished product meets all quality and food safety requirements.
• Organizing, transcribing, trending, interpreting, and summarizing analytical data for historical reference, sharing with internal stakeholders, and uploading to client shared drives.
• Communicating results with brewing, cellaring, batching, and packaging team members to ensure all departments are running smoothly.
• Cleaning, calibration, and maintenance of various testing equipment.
• Creating and editing new and existing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Working with the Quality Manager and other department heads to guarantee that client needs and expectations are met.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Including regular inventorying of consumables, reagents, media, and other materials.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including excellent verbal and written communication.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with lab procedures including, but not limited to, pipetting, titrating, pH measurement, and GC sample prep.
• Understanding and appreciation of aseptic technique.
• Ability to utilize all five senses to inspect quality.
• Flexibility with working hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with business related information.
• Adhere to all PPE and GMP requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Ability to lift 55lbs and move 165lbs as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Applied Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, or a similar field is a plus.
• Prior quality assurance and/or laboratory experience is preferred. Brewing and/or beverage packaging experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with common quality control and lab terminology.

About Our Team:

We are looking for energetic candidates to grow with us at Octopi. As we complete our current expansion, we will increase the output of our state-of-the-art production and brewing facilities. Qualified individuals are detail-oriented, collaborative, growth-focused, and self-motivated. Our team is a community; we are open, informal and laid back, but also hard working and respectful of others. You should be as well.

Compensation varies based on experience. Health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k and other extra perks. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Offers of employment at Octopi are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Job Type: Full-time