Quality Assurance Specialist

7 days ago


Bend, Oregon, United States Deschutes Brewery Full time
Job Summary

Deschutes Brewery is seeking a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician to join our team. As a member of our Quality team, you will be responsible for conducting lab operations to support brewing, packaging, and warehouse production of our beer. This includes operating lab equipment, conducting packaging line quality control checks, and performing microbiology tasks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate lab equipment, including beer analyzers, gas chromatographs, spectrometers, PCR machines, and Orbisphere equipment.
  • Conduct packaging line quality control checks, including container integrity checks, beer quality checks, and packaging line audits.
  • Perform microbiology tasks, such as media preparation, sample plating, equipment sterilization, and PCR analysis.
  • Maintain and manage sensory samples and sensory libraries.
  • Communicate and report product nonconformities.
  • Support production schedule timelines with timely tank releases to packaging and start-up checks for each production line.
  • Perform general housekeeping in all areas responsible by the Quality team.
Requirements
  • Four-year college degree in Fermentation/Food Science or related disciplines, or at least 3 years of related manufacturing and/or lab experience, or a combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the position requirements.
  • Success working in a team environment, working with diverse personality and communication styles.
  • Ability to work independently and effective time management skills.
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in packaging/brewing.
  • Experience in a team-based production environment.
  • General lab experience, preferably either with analytical and/or microbiological focus.
  • Computer proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k match of 4% vested immediately.
  • Two weeks paid vacation, one week sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • On-demand pay available through DailyPay.
  • Employee stock ownership.
  • Pro deals with local companies.
  • Keg discounts.
  • Free beer for those 21+.

Deschutes Brewery is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact HR@deschutesbrewery.com to discuss your application.



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