Quality Assurance Analyst

Anheuser--busch-Inbe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 53,726 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Free Beer

Job summary

Anheuser-Busch is seeking a Laboratory Analyst in Houston to support the supply group with routine beer analyses and quality testing. You will perform pH, alcohol, mineral analyses and ensure packaged beer quality, while coordinating results and contributing to process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a science field, familiarity with lab safety and GMP, and flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field required (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology).
• Ability to operate lab instruments and perform basic maintenance.
• Knowledge of lab safety, sanitation, and GMP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Run routine analytical analyses on beer samples (pH, alcohol, minerals).
• Test packaged beer for oxygen, CO2, fill level and integrity.
• Coordinate quality analyses and report results promptly.
• Support container inspection and process optimization studies.

Skills

Lab analysis

Quality control

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-intensive discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?SALARY: $39.65/hr. for first 60 days, $40.35/hr. afterwardsSHIFT: Assigned based on seniority and preference1st: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM2nd: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM3rd: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PMHolidays and weekends are also requiredCOMPANY:Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?ROLE SUMMARY:Our Supply group is responsible for brewing, packaging and shipping the famous Budweiser beer. They also oversee aluminum can manufacturing, barley fields, hop farms and a rice mill. Life in the brewery is non-stop action with high-speed lines, tight production schedules and unbelievably high-quality standards. This is a place where we measure productivity in seconds, not hours, days or weeks. Paramount in all of this is a commitment to safety above all else and social responsibility. 99.8% of everything that enters our breweries is either completely used in the process or recycled. We also dedicate those big, high-speed lines to help our communities during times of disaster by packaging cans of emergency drinking water. Our customers expect the best and the Supply team provides it.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Run routine analytical analyses on beer samples including: ph, billings, alcohol, sodium, and ironRun routine analyses of packaged beer for oxygen, carbon dioxide, fill level, etc.Routine testing of pasteurizers for proper pasteurizationConduct inspection and analysis of package integrity and specificationsCoordinate quality analyses ensuring accurate results, timely completion, and proper responses and notificationPerform various studies and perform statistical analyses to improve quality throughout the breweryOther routine laboratory testing, as neededJOB QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in a science-intensive discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.) Ability to operate laboratory instruments and perform basic instrument maintenanceKnowledge of basic laboratory safety, sanitation, procedures and techniques.Strong technical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsSolid interpersonal skills and team orientationMust be flexible to work varying shifts during this week. Some weekends and holidays may be requiredSkilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and WordUnderstanding of the brewing and packaging process, HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices for food manufacturing a plusFurther training on how to preform job tasks will be provided when you start with us!WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH?At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Ninety-nine percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.BENEFITS:Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending AccountsLife Insurance and Disability Income ProtectionGenerous Parental Leave and FMLA policies401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contributionChance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of ownersFree Beer!