Brew Quality Technician — Lab Tests & Process QA

Octopi Brewing LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Free beer after shift

Job summary

Octopi Brewing Madison, Wisconsin, United States is hiring a Quality Technician to run checks and tests that ensure quality from brewhouse to finished product. You will sample at key points, perform physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses, and share clear results with teams that rely on them daily.

Youll work on a variety of tests, document results, and help keep client specifications and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with lab procedures (pipetting, titration, pH measurement, GC prep).
• Understanding of aseptic technique.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and PPE/GMP compliance.
• Strong communication and time management in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test in-process and finished product, including ABV, carbonation, pH, IB, color, oxygen, diacetyl, yeast counts, and package integrity.
• Run microbiological analysis and sensory evaluation; document results and place holds when needed.
• Share results with brewing, cellar, batching, and packaging teams.
• Organize, trend, and summarize analytical data for internal and client reporting.
• Clean, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment; update SOPs and manage consumables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lab procedures

Aseptic technique

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science/ Chemistry/ Biology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Octopi Brewing Madison, Wisconsin, United States is hiring a Quality Technician to run checks and tests that ensure quality from brewhouse to finished product. You will sample at key points, perform physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses, and share clear results with teams that rely on them daily.

Youll work on a variety of tests, document results, and help keep client specifications and regulatory requirements.