Lab Analyst

SALARY: $40.46/hr first 60 days and $41.16/hr after 60 days

COMPANY:  
 

ROLE SUMMARY:

Our Supply group is responsible for brewing, packaging and shipping the famous Budweiser beer. They also oversee aluminum can manufacturing, barley fields, hop farms and a rice mill. Life in the brewery is non-stop action with high-speed lines, tight production schedules and unbelievably high-quality standards. This is a place where we measure productivity in seconds, not hours, days or weeks. Paramount in all of this is a commitment to safety above all else and social responsibility. 99.8% of everything that enters our breweries is either completely used in the process or recycled. We also dedicate those big, high-speed lines to help our communities during times of disaster by packaging cans of emergency drinking water. Our customers expect the best and the Supply team provides it. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Run routine analytical analyses on beer samples including but not limited to pH, balling, alcohol, sodium, and iron 

• Run routine analyses of packaged beer for oxygen, carbon dioxide, fill level, etc.

• Routine testing of pasteurizers for proper pasteurization

• Conduct inspection and analysis of package integrity and specifications

• Coordinate quality analyses ensuring accurate results, timely completion, and proper responses and notification

• Perform various studies and perform statistical analyses to improve quality throughout the brewery

• Other routine laboratory testing, as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in a science-intensive discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.)  Ability to operate laboratory instruments and perform basic instrument maintenance

• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety, sanitation, procedures, and techniques.

• Strong technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation

• Ability to work any shift is required. Weekend and holiday work is required as needed.

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Understanding of the brewing and packaging process, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practices for food manufacturing a plus

• Further training on how to preform job tasks will be provided when you start with us!