QA/QC Lab Technician

COOP Ale Works is a fifteen-year-old production/packaging craft brewery and beverage producer located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As we grow into new concepts, new markets and new products, one of our goals is to continue to build the root structure of our brands, our products and our reputation as a leading craft brewery in Oklahoma. We want to add a passionate, talented team member who will embrace our culture and objectives and grow with us.

Job Description

The QA/QC lab technician will play an integral role in all areas of quality assurance and quality control including performing routine chemical, physical and microbiological testing of both in-process and finished product.

Job Responsibilities

• Report daily progress, challenges and concerns to QA/QC Manager and Head Brewer
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of the lab
• Daily monitoring of pH, gravity, and alcohol content on all current fermentations, including rotating weekend shifts
• Perform chemical, physical and microbial tests on water, wort, fermenting, carbonating and packaged beer
• Ensure necessary documentation for production is kept current and accurate
• Operation of the in-house yeast propagation system
• Coordinate with QA/QC Manager, cellar and brewers to facilitate appropriate operations and product movement
• Become proficient in basic operations of enterprise resource planning software (EKOS)
• Maintain clear direction and professionalism in the face of challenges and adversity
• Set an example of work efficiencies and upholding proper protocol
• Work with QA/QC Manager to maintain an adequate stock of lab supplies
• Coordinate set-up, tasting and breakdown of weekly sensory analysis sessions
• Facilitate proper maintenance and upkeep of lab equipment
• Use resources such as MBAA, ASBC, and industry peers to ensure current and compliant methodology of best practices
  
  

Candidate Qualifications

Absolute

• Flexible schedule, ability to work nights and weekends on occasion
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and other basic lab skills
• Ability to stand, crawl, pull, twist, bend for prolonged periods
• Self-motivated, self-starter with ability to excel in instances of limited direction
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Dedicated sense of urgency and drive to achieve objectives
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with varying levels of importance and difficulty
• Computer and software competency, proficiency in Excel
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Competence with all forms of safety protocol
• Detail-oriented and diligent record keeper
• Have extreme detail for cleanliness
• Ability to work in a production brewery which may be loud, hot, humid, cold, slippery
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Oklahoma ABLE License
• Age requirement – must be 21 or above
  
  

Preferred

• Experience working for a production brewery
• Undergraduate degree – science or food related discipline
• Food or beverage packaging systems and processes experience
• Food or beverage QA/QC programs experience
  
  

COOP Ale Works offers competitive salaries based on experience. This position includes annual reviews. We also offer health/dental/vision insurance, 401k plans, paid time off, and paid holidays. Beer is an obvious perk