Coffee & Tea Quality Lab Associate

S&D Coffee; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

S&D Coffee in Concord, NC is seeking a Commodities Lab Associate to manage green coffee and tea samples from receipt to report. You will handle data entry, sample prep, evaluation, and keep the lab organized.

You will weigh, roast, taste evaluate samples, run testing data into the database, support tasting sessions, and communicate quality observations to the Commodities Quality Coordinator. This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, basic Excel/Access skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Detail oriented.
• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Access).
• Good mathematical skills.
• Professional appearance.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage samples received from internal and external warehouses; receive, log, prepare and evaluate green coffee and tea samples
• Manage sample retention program for green coffee and tea samples
• Perform quality evaluations: weigh out, perform measurements, roast and taste evaluate green coffee and tea samples
• Perform data entry for all samples and associated testing results into the database
• Prepare and breakdown tasting sessions
• Clean, maintain and operate small coffee roaster used in Commodities Quality department
• Clean, maintain and operate laboratory equipment used in evaluation of green coffee and tea samples
• Participate in taste evaluations for coffee and tea
• Identify and communicate quality observations to Commodities Quality Coordinator
• Cross-train on, and periodically performs responsibilities of both the Commodities QA Sampler and Commodities Quality Coordinator
• Provide support on projects, trainings and to other members of the Commodities Department and other departments as needed
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of the Commodities Quality laboratories areas
• Participate in supplier and customer visits
• Follow all policies and procedures, and observed all safety requirements
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Written communication

Professional communication

Detail oriented

Good mathematical skills

Professional appearance

Independent work

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

S&D Coffee in Concord, NC is seeking a Commodities Lab Associate to manage green coffee and tea samples from receipt to report. You will handle data entry, sample prep, evaluation, and keep the lab organized.

You will weigh, roast, taste evaluate samples, run testing data into the database, support tasting sessions, and communicate quality observations to the Commodities Quality Coordinator. This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, basic Excel/Access skills, and the ability