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Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.
PAY RANGE: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour, dependent on experience
Overtime:
- >8 hours = 1.5 X pay
- >12 hour = 2.0 X pay
WORK LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA (Golden Road Brewing Co.)
SCHEDULE:
Must be able to work all shifts, rotates every 30 days:
1st shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm
2nd shift: 9:00am - 5:30pm
3rd shift: 11:00am - 7:30pm
OUR MISSION:
Inspired by the beauty and spirit of Los Angeles, we believe in great craft beer, the power of community, and championing those who continue to fight for their dreams.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Golden Road Brewery is looking for a Full Time Laboratory Technician in our Los Angeles brewery with a passion for making amazing beer. This position is part of the Quality department and would directly report to the site Quality Manager. Our employees get great health benefits from day one, 401k, vacation time, free lunch at our Pub, and most importantly, beer! Laboratory Technicians are responsible for the full range of sample analysis for the wide variety of beers brewed in our Los Angeles brewery and take full ownership of Quality from grain to glass.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
- Perform necessary quality assurance testing (e.g. daily beer checks, measurements on packaging materials, beer chemistry, beer carbon dioxide and air levels, label and finished package quality, etc.).
- Perform necessary microbiological testing, recording, and reporting.
- Identify problem areas and contribute to the problem solving process working with brewing and maintenance.
- Maintain the lab in a neat and orderly condition and ensure a sufficient supply of consumable materials.
- Participate in ongoing product and process improvement efforts.
- Run routine analyses on packaging materials and beer involved in being packaged.
- Sample collection at various points during process.
- A willingness to learn and become part of a small team.
- Be a team player focused on meeting production, quality, and safety goals.
- Perform project work as needed.
- Ability to work and communicate with all levels of Production personnel.
- Willing to work in a Production facility and collect samples throughout the process.
- Laboratory testing in microbiology & beer chemistry
- Understand Food Safety standards and participate in maintaining/improving FS program
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS in one of the natural sciences. Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Food Sciences is required and/or relevant experience in the field.
- A team player, open to learn and willing to contribute to all areas of the brewery as needed.
- Experience in QC/QA in the beverage industry a plus; Production food laboratory experience in QC/QA or R&D desired.
- Sensory panel training and experience is a plus.
- Packaging experience is a plus.
- Familiar with laboratory instrumentation.
- Experienced with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience working with high speed filler, high speed labeler and other packaging line equipment is ideal.
- Understanding of the brewing process a plus.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Possess the stamina for continuous standing and walking.
- Ability to work 8 hour shifts
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
- 401k matching up to 6%
- Beer every pay day
- Shift beer after work
- Employee Discounts
- Paid vacation and sick time off
- Quarterly Bonuses
- Lunch provided by the pub daily
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