Sensory Co-op: Lead Panel & Quality Insights

Boston Beer Corporation; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Beer Corporation is seeking a motivated Co-op to join the Production Sensory team at the Milton Brewery. The role focuses on sensory evaluation, data analysis, and quality assurance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

This 6-month Co-op runs January 4, 2027 through June 25, 2027, with on-site work five days a week. You will gain hands-on experience across sensory, quality, brewing, packaging, and operations, while developing technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in school during the co-op.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong scientific foundation with an interest in sensory science, quality assurance, or food and beverage manufacturing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Lead sensory panel activities, including sample collection, testing creation, panel execution, and sensory data analysis.
• Support discrimination testing, descriptive analysis, lexicon development, and sensory program administration.
• Assist with communicating sensory findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the business.
• Maintain sensory laboratory organization, cleanliness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Manage inventory of sensory supplies, consumables, and testing materials.
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration activities, and overall lab readiness.
• Analyze sensory data, identify trends, and support reporting and dashboard development.
• Participate in process optimization projects, SOP development, and sensory program enhancements.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and investigations through sensory evaluation and data-driven insights.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Brewing, Packaging, Innovation, and Operations teams to support business needs and decision-making.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Some College

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Boston Beer Corporation is seeking a motivated Co-op to join the Production Sensory team at the Milton Brewery. The role focuses on sensory evaluation, data analysis, and quality assurance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

This 6-month Co-op runs January 4, 2027 through June 25, 2027, with on-site work five days a week. You will gain hands-on experience across sensory, quality, brewing, packaging, and operations, while developing technical and professional skills.