Brewery QA Technician - Hands-On Quality & Microbiology

Lion Pty Ltd; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Panhead Brewery is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician on a permanent full-time basis. This role offers hands-on experience across quality assurance, laboratory testing, microbiology and quality systems within a collaborative brewery team.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to laboratory testing, HACCP and quality reporting while supporting the brewing operations. Open to different experience levels and a willingness to learn is valued.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.
• Experience in laboratory testing is a plus, with interest in QA and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing, sampling and analysis to ensure beer meets quality standards.
• Support microbiological testing, including yeast viability testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules and quality records.
• Support food safety systems, quality management processes and HACCP requirements.
• Investigate quality issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Execute Customer Feedback reporting processes.
• Assist with quality reporting, documentation and systems, including SAP.
• Work closely with the brewing team and gain hands-on exposure to brewery operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

Food Science / Chemistry / Microbiology

Tools

SAP

Job description

Panhead Brewery is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician on a permanent full-time basis. This role offers hands-on experience across quality assurance, laboratory testing, microbiology and quality systems within a collaborative brewery team.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to laboratory testing, HACCP and quality reporting while supporting the brewing operations. Open to different experience levels and a willingness to learn is valued.