QA Lab Technician I - San Diego

QA Lab Technician I

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Athletic is on a mission to revolutionize the beer industry by making fantastic and ground-breaking non-alcoholic beverages. We are excited to be on the search for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team. At Athletic and through our products, we believe we can have a positive impact on the health, activity, and opportunity in our communities - we actively seek representation from all diverse communities to continue to broaden our horizons. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Performs daily analysis- cell counts, cell viability, ABV, gravity, pH.
• Inputs lab data into the appropriate Smartsheet in a timely and accurate manner.
• Analyze and record TPO/DO/CO2 and fill level hourly. Communicate out of spec deviations to supervisor.
• Accurately perform color analysis to ensure consistent SRM values and trends.
• Perform daily validation checks on Alcolyzer.
• Ensures daily calibration and upkeep of all pH meters by using the standard buffers and cleaning solution.
• Performs weekly deep cleaning, preventative maintenance, and calibration of the CBoxQC, TPO Tower, and Alcolyzer.
• Media is prepared and forecasted weekly for micro needs.
• Helps facilitate "finished goods" sensory on Draught Lab Pro twice daily with all departments.
• Organize and manage the cold and ambient beer libraries. Two 6 packs from every production run are properly labeled and stored. Old inventory is disposed of after 13 months.
• Writes and sends out the Lab EOS on a daily basis if required
• Maintains overall cleanliness, upkeep, and organization of the entire lab and follows personnel GMP's.
• Perform packaging integrity testing.

Desired Experience/Traits 

Who You Are: 

• Personal curiosity in improving systems
• Desire to have a positive impact on customers
• Skilled listener, great verbal and written communication 
• Passion, Integrity, Honesty, Dependability, Attention to detail 
• Independent operator - disciplined and self-driven
• Ability to execute multiple projects
• Team-oriented and results driven with a commitment to quality
• Experience with Excel/ Google sheet

Skills and Experience: 

• BS in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or equivalent degree preferred
• Minimum 1 year work experience/internship in brewery/food production QA
• Cellar/Brewhouse work experience also preferred
• Basic microbiological lab proficiency (media production, plating, interpreting results, aseptic technique)
• Working knowledge of basic lab equipment (pipettes, microscope,...)

Job Details: 

• Location: Milford, CT, San Diego, CA
• Salary: Commensurate with experience - Base salary and opportunities for performance bonuses. 
• Hourly Rate - Starting at $24.50/hr
• Benefits: Company-paid health, vision, dental, life, 401k with 5% company match, and Paid Parental Leave. 
• Community Program/Professional Development: In addition to Vacation and Sick Leave, all team members receive 12 paid days per year to dedicate to volunteering or professional development activities. 
• We value internal mobility and team equity. 
• We are an equal-opportunity employer – we thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. We are welcoming, respectful, and supportive at work and in our community. 
• We encourage and welcome members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds without assistance. This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.