Quality Lab Technician

Accountabilities & Impact

• Perform routine chemical and microbiological analysis and provide timely and accurate data to all departments of the Glendale Brewery.
• Evaluate finished goods quality and audit processes throughout production to ensure all specs are met and plant is operating within desired parameters.
• Escalate quality deviations and non-conformance issues to management promptly.
• Proficient in Good Lab Practices, keeping a clean and safe laboratory.
• Work with analytical chemists to maintain laboratory inventory.
• Learn and understand processes throughout the facility to better assist with troubleshooting, determining root cause, initiating, isolating, and dispositioning product holds.
• Absorb and assist in managing non-conforming raw material and finished products to ensure they are not released without further analysis and Quality Manager approval.
• Help to develop quality information records and display data clearly and effectively.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment/instrumentation, not limited to Alcolyzer, DMA, pH meters, GC, HPLC, spectrophotometer, etc.
• Skilled with instrument calibration and maintaining control charts to ensure equipment is performing properly.
• Prioritize work in a fast-paced environment to limit downtime and keep operations moving.
• Participate in Glendale’s HACCP Food Safety Program to ensure product integrity and food safety.

Skill & Experiences Needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or Food Science required or equivalent applicable experience.
• Minimum 2 years laboratory experience in food/carbonated beverage/alcohol preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, overtime, and occasional weekends/holidays.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices, including sample prep, handling and record keeping.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work while multitasking.
• Demonstrate motivation and a good work ethic under minimal supervision.
• Must work effectively in team environments.
• Proficient with basic computer applications, including Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word.
• Statistical process control skills and use of statistical analysis software preferred.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
• Possible off-shift and weekend/holiday work.
• Analytical Laboratory and Manufacturing Environment include: Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles and hazardous chemicals, Noise level varies from quiet to loud, Temperature varies from hot to cold.
• Shift work including days, evenings, overnight shifts, and up to 12 hrs.
• Overtime including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to) bump cap, safety steel toe shoes and safety glasses.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Pay

Pay starts at $28.00/hour.