Lab Assistant, Part-time

Ewing Moving Service & Storage, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Fremont Brewing Company is seeking a Part-time Lab Assistant for the Quality Lab. The role conducts daily routine analyses on finished beer and supports the lab technician. Approximately 10–15 hours per week over 2–3 days.

The candidate will report to the Director of Brewing Operations and assist with sensory programs and data entry, while maintaining a clean, safe lab. Responsibilities include chemical analyses, haze measurements, media prep, and calibration tasks.

Qualifications

• Basic laboratory experience preferred.
• Maintain focus and accuracy in high-volume, repetitive tasks.
• An obsessive dedication to quality and detail.
• Competent use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Flexibility in scheduling Monday through Friday.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Work safely around potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Observe and comply with company safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Run chemical analysis on beer with spectrophotometer; Acetaldehyde, SRM, IBU assay.
• Conduct haze measurements on fresh and aged beer.
• Enter data into quality database in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete weekly laboratory preparation including making microbiological media and prepping reagents.
• Participation and assistance with the sensory program.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory and workspace.
• Help with weekly and monthly lab cleaning tasks and equipment calibrations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lab Assistant, Part-time

Fremont Brewing Company is hiring for an opening in the Quality Lab. The Lab Assistant will report to the Director of Brewing Operations and will conduct daily routine analysis on finished product and assist the lab technician on duty. This position will be approximately 10-15 hrs per week, 2-3 days per week.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Run chemical analysis on beer with spectrophotometer; Acetaldehyde, SRM, IBU assay
• Conduct haze measurements on fresh and aged beer
• Enter data into quality database in a timely and accurate manner
• Complete weekly laboratory preparation including making microbiological media and prepping reagents
• Participation and assistance with the sensory program
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory and workspace
• Help with weekly and monthly lab cleaning tasks and equipment calibrations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Basic laboratory experience is preferred
• Maintainfocus and accuracy in high-volume, repetitive tasks
• An obsessive dedication to quality and detail
• Competent use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A high degree of multitasking, and a strong drive to be self-motivated
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Flexibility in scheduling Monday through Friday
• Ability to work efficiently on a team as well as independently
• Ability to work safely around strong and potentially hazardous chemicals
• Observe and comply to all company safety standards

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for long periods of time (up to 8 hours per day)
• Ability to move heavy materials (lifting 50 lbs.)
• Climbing ladders in accordance with company safety protocols
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts
• Routine pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, climbing, bending, etc.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments

Fremont Brewing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, a dynamic and rewarding work environment, and growth for dedicated and committed employees. Fremont Brewing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military status, or political ideology in any of its activities or operations.