Wachusett Brewing Co. is lookingfor a QualityAssurance Lab Technician who is eager and able to help and learn in the brewery Lab. The Technician will work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager and Microbiologist.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limitedto:

•Collect aseptic samples from raw materials and all stages ofthe brewing process.

•Organize and perform a schedule to collect samples, prepare mediaand sterilize equipment.

•Process yeast, beer, cider, and raw materials formicrobiological analysis using direct plating and filter funnel techniques.

•Conduct molecular analysis using Biomerieux/GeneUp to identify hop-resistant bacteria.

• Analyze and identify microbes using microscopic, culture, staining, and other techniques.
• Record and report results daily to brewery management.

•Clear bright beer tanks for turbidity, alcohol, and sensoryspecifications.

•Perform sensory analysis on finished beverages.

•Research emergent / relevant topics in scholarly and technicaljournals and resources.

•Analyze IBUs, alcohol, density, color, pH, and other beercharacteristics.

•Assist in day-to-day lab operations: restock reagents, maintainand reorder supplies when needed, and maintain a clean lab.

•Perform yeast cell counts in a timely manner to expeditepitching, cropping, and fermenter turnover in the brewhouse.

 At Wachusett Brewing Company, we strive tobuild a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment. This job description is only a summary of thetypical functions of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of alljob responsibilities, tasks, and duties. EOE/M/F/D/V

All interested candidates should e-mail resumes to karyn@wachusettbrew.com