Brew Quality Technician: Lab Tests & Production Impact

Asahi Beer USA, Inc.; Waunakee (WI); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life, disability

401(k) with company match

PTO 120 hours annually

9 paid holidays

Free beer after shift

Descrizione del lavoro

ASAHI BEER USA | OCTOPI BREWING in Waunakee, WI, is seeking a Quality Technician to run checks from brewhouse to finished product. You will sample, test ABV, pH, CO2, color, and package integrity, and share results with cross-functional teams.

This role offers real lab variety—GC, qPCR, sensory analysis—and a clear path to deepen technical skills in a growing brewery that values quality and precision.

Competenze

• High school diploma is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Familiarity with lab procedures such as pipetting, titrating, pH measurement, and GC sample prep.
• Understanding of aseptic technique.
• Ability to use all five senses to inspect quality.
• Strong communication and time management skills, and comfort in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to follow all PPE and GMP requirements.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Prior quality assurance or laboratory experience.
• Brewing or beverage packaging experience.

Mansioni

• Sample and test in-process and finished product, including ABV, carbonation, pH, bitterness, color, oxygen, diacetyl, yeast counts, and package integrity.
• Run microbiological analysis and sensory evaluation to confirm product meets specification.
• Document results, confirm they meet client and legal requirements, and place product holds when needed.
• Share results with Brewing, Cellar, Batching, and Packaging so every department stays on track.
• Organize, trend, and summarize analytical data for internal teams and client reporting.
• Clean, calibrate, and maintain lab testing equipment.
• Create and update SOPs, and keep consumables, reagents, and media stocked.
• Partner with the Quality Manager and department heads to meet client expectations.

Descrizione del lavoro

ASAHI BEER USA | OCTOPI BREWING in Waunakee, WI, is seeking a Quality Technician to run checks from brewhouse to finished product. You will sample, test ABV, pH, CO2, color, and package integrity, and share results with cross-functional teams.

This role offers real lab variety—GC, qPCR, sensory analysis—and a clear path to deepen technical skills in a growing brewery that values quality and precision.