Night Shift Brewing QC Lab Technician - Quality & Flavor

Carolina Beverage Group, LLC; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Free Uniforms

Job summary

Cold Spring Brewing in Cold Spring, MN seeks a Quality Control Lab Technician to perform daily testing ensuring product quality across the brewhouse. This full-time night shift position involves 12-hour shifts from 5p to 5a with a 2-2-3 rotation.

You will conduct yeast and water tests, monitor gravity, temperature, and contamination, generate reports, and support flavor testing and training. The role requires attention to detail and GMP/HACCP familiarity in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiar with GMP/HACCP and quality control practices.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and data portals.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily QC testing of beer and process samples.
• Monitor gravity, pH, temperature, and contamination checks.
• Test yeast viability, cell counts, and related microbiology tasks.
• Prepare analysis solutions and calibrate lab equipment.
• Generate and file statistical and scientific reports.
• Support flavor testing and training activities.

Skills

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Laboratory testing & QC

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cold Spring Brewing in Cold Spring, MN seeks a Quality Control Lab Technician to perform daily testing ensuring product quality across the brewhouse. This full-time night shift position involves 12-hour shifts from 5p to 5a with a 2-2-3 rotation.

You will conduct yeast and water tests, monitor gravity, temperature, and contamination, generate reports, and support flavor testing and training. The role requires attention to detail and GMP/HACCP familiarity in a fast-paced production environment.