QA/QC Technician III

Drake’s Brewing Company is a leading producer of high-quality, innovative, and unique craft beers with unique beer gardens around the Bay Area and Sacramento regions. For more than three decades, we’ve shared our beers, pizzas, and spaces with the community, which has resulted in a strong and loyal customer base that we support through charitable endeavors and community engagement. We’re committed to hiring, training, and supporting our staff so they can succeed, be their best, and work in a safe environment. Lastly, we place a priority on having fun and enjoying what we do! The quality assurance and quality control department at Drake’s is responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality company-wide. This involves following basic quality techniques, to analyze and report on material, processes, and products to ensure that they meet Drake’s quality standards. QA/QC Technician III is the career position. QA/QC Technicians at this level receive minimal supervision from management staff who review performance through inspection and reports for accuracy and compliance with established standards. QA/QC Technician III(s) also help with the training of new lab personnel. Job Responsibilities/Main Functions/Main Tasks to all levels: - Verify CIPs by performing microbiological testing on wort, beer, water, and equipment. - Analyzing beer and wort, including but not limited to: pH, color, turbidity, VDK, AE, and IBU. - Help perform packaging lab tests, as needed. - Help with sensory analysis program as needed. - Collect samples as necessary for laboratory testing. - Help manage yeast; including counting, viability testing, and pitch assignment as needed. - Performing testing on ingredients including malt, hops, and water, as needed. - Maintaining cleanliness and organization of all lab areas. - Performing all tasks according to SOP. - Adhering to all safety regulations at all times. - Provide on-the-job training for employees. - interpret oral and written instructions. - Knowledge on how to use, maintain, and repair all lab instruments. - Performing all necessary recordkeeping and summarizing/presenting findings as needed Core Competencies: - Time Management: Demonstrates ability in completing projects in given time. - Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. - Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job. - Flexibility: Shows willingness and ability to adapt to any situation. - Communication: Demonstrates ability to work with coworkers and managers. - Problem-solving: Demonstrates your ability to evaluate situations and find solutions. Minimum required knowledge, skills, and abilities: The requirements listed below are cumulative. - A B.S. or Diploma in chemistry, microbiology, food science, or equivalent. - 1 year of professional experience in a quality laboratory. Industry-related experience is preferred. - Proficient in microbiology and chemistry techniques. - Understanding of the brewing process. - Strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency. - Good organizational, and analytical skills, and has demonstrated experience in training lab staff. - 21 years of age or more - Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written, including technical writing. - Skilled with computers (word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.) - Ability to work both alone and as a team. - Ability to follow complex instructions to a high level of detail and precision. Substitutions - Course work with lab time, can be substituted for experience. - Successful completion of classes and workshops can be substituted for experience or lab time, depending on the course. - Relevant personal experience can be substituted for experience or lab time, experience-dependent. Drake’s Brewing Company is a family-owned company with a lot of grit and a vibrant, inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and are passionate about supporting women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other underrepresented groups in the brewing industry.