Quality Assurance Analyst, Relief

HOURLY RATE: $39.67/Hour

SHIFT: Must be willing to work all shifts – Midnights, Days, and Afternoons

COMPANY: We are home to prominent beer and beverage brands.

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. Paramount is a commitment to safety above all else and social responsibility.

• Safety First. Must adhere to all PPE policies, hold others accountable, and perform work consistently with a safety‑focused mindset.
• Quality Always. Must always prioritize quality over quantity.
• Follow SOPs and reaction plans to ensure consistent results.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab environment through routine sanitation and 5S principles.
• Take ownership of laboratory equipment: cleaning, calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting.
• Enter data and analyze using digital systems such as Excel, Smartsheet, SharePoint, etc.
• Collect and analyze samples throughout brewing and packaging processes for chemical, physical, microbiological, and sensory properties.
• Collect and analyze raw materials to determine their fit for use.
• Clearly communicate with lab and production peers, as well as management, to efficiently produce products that adhere to our quality standards.
• Block finished goods when they do not meet quality standards, and perform additional testing to determine compliance.
• Attend and participate in all lab meetings.
• Perform computer‑based work to fulfill brewery and department responsibilities, including updating digital files, computer‑based learning, etc.
• Perform Phys Chem duties:
  Alcolyzer, pH meter, VDK by GC, TPO/CO₂ analysis, PQCs, seam analysis, gehaltemeter readings, keg sampling.
• Perform microbiology duties: sample collection, media prep, sample plating, use of the autoclave.
• Perform wastewater duties: sample collection, basic tasks, and daily analysis with supervision.
• Perform sensory duties: assist in administering sensory sessions, clean and organize retain areas, participation in sensory program.
• Participate in brewery‑wide and laboratory specific safety, quality, engagement, and efficiency initiatives.
• Follow all policies to ensure food safety standards are met: follow GMPs, verify CCPs, perform product blocks.
• Learn and expand knowledge through training and research to help solve complex issues.
• Collaborate to continuously improve processes, with a focus on the quality of our products.
• Flexibility to cover quality duties as needed.
• Complete weekend duty on a rotating basis.
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Fermentation Science, Food Science, or other related programs and/or 2 years previous laboratory experience in food/beverage industry required.
• Previous laboratory experience or 1+ years brewing industry experience.
• Quality and/or Brewing certifications preferred: IBD, MBAA, Cicerone, HACCP, SQF, etc.
• Strong verbal communication, writing skills, and experience with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner in a fast‑paced environment while following all safety protocols; work will need to be completed around active buildings with forklift traffic, high heat/humidity, and chemicals.
• Able to work independently.
• Basic knowledge of brewing and packaging processes.
• Love of craft beer and a desire to see the best product leave the brewery every time.
• Ability to handle heavy objects safely and with proper body mechanics – lift and move objects weighing up to 35 lbs. and occasionally maneuver objects weighing up to 70 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to perform work in a non‑temperature‑controlled environment.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time standing and/or walking. Walking surfaces may be wet and/or slippery.
• Ability to frequently sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb.
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell.
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Chance to work in a fast‑paced environment among a company of owners.
• Free Beer!