QA Lab Technician - Brew Quality & Packaging Impact

BreweryJobs.com; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k match

Paid vacation and holidays

On-demand pay via DailyPay

Employee stock ownership

Pro deals with local companies

Keg discounts

Free beer for 21+

Job summary

Deschutes Brewery is seeking a QA Laboratory Technician to support brewing, packaging, and warehouse production. The role operates on a 3-shift schedule (Fri–Sun, 6:00pm–6:30am) with potential changes based on business needs.

Compensation starts at $21.68/hour with a path to $32.81/hour after completing internal training for QA Analyst progression, plus a $3/hour night differential. The position emphasizes team-based operation, accurate lab work, and adherence to quality standards in a

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Fermentation/Food Science or related disciplines OR at least 3 years of related manufacturing and/or lab experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment and across diverse personalities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab equipment such as beer analyzer, gas chromatograph, spectrometer, and packaging analyzer.
• Perform packaging line quality control checks and coordinate with packaging operators on corrective actions.
• Operate packaging inspection equipment and maintain portable QC equipment.
• Conduct beer analyses including alcohol content, IBU, wort color, and other specs.
• Perform microbiology tasks including media prep, plating, and sterilization.
• Maintain sensory samples and library; report nonconformities timely.
• Support production schedule with timely tank releases and startup checks.
• Maintain general housekeeping within Quality Team areas.
• Assist with Deschutes Brewery strategic goals and initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Lab experience

Education

Fermentation/Food Science degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Deschutes Brewery is seeking a QA Laboratory Technician to support brewing, packaging, and warehouse production. The role operates on a 3-shift schedule (Fri–Sun, 6:00pm–6:30am) with potential changes based on business needs.

Compensation starts at $21.68/hour with a path to $32.81/hour after completing internal training for QA Analyst progression, plus a $3/hour night differential. The position emphasizes team-based operation, accurate lab work, and adherence to quality standards in a