Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA -
Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA
Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician
The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting in the analysis of raw materials, in-process cider, and finished cider at all steps in the cider making and packaging process, including sensory analysis of cider and raw materials.
- Complete daily sugar analysis on fermenting tanks (Y15 / Hydrometer)
- Assist on packaging line between checks
- Adjust fermentation temperatures as needed to maintain packaging schedule
- Complete daily sensory checks on fermenting tanks, tanks to be filtered, and brite tanks
- Work with QA manager to take corrective action on any tanks with sensory faults
- Complete analysis of sulfite levels on post cross-flowed cider and finished products
- Work with cellar and production coordinators to plan filter and cider movements to best suit business needs
- Work with QA manager to implement and maintain quality systems
- Assist in quality trainings
- GMPs
- Sensory
- OJT Audits
- Yeast and mold plating of sterile filtered products
- Analysis of incoming sweet juice to determine appropriate additions of nutrients pre-fermentation
- Assist QA manager and R&D with specialty projects as necessary
- Training staff for lab coverage
Will be expected to work throughout each of our manufacturing sites with varying temperatures ranges, wet environments as well as potentially loud equipment.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Will be required to climb, crouch, bend and navigate obstacles including slippery surfaces
Occasional off-site training
Citizen Cider embraces and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are as a team, the better our product can be for the people by the people.
Other duties may change at any time with or without notice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think critically and adapt.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Must be self-motivated and work independently
- Previous lab experience.
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment
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