Job description
ROLE OVERVIEW
Beavertown is looking for a Junior Lab Technician to join our amazing Quality Team.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
General Lab
- Good Lab practice and maintenance of high standards of safety.
- Collection, management and processing of samples according to the sampling plan.
- Yeast health management including cultivation and propagation, when required.
- Preparation of stock solutions and media, inoculating and incubating samples.
- Simultaneously dealing with multiple support activities and requests.
- Working on becoming a cross-functional QC Lab team member (phys-chem, microbiology, sensory).
- Cleaning and decontamination of the Laboratory.
- Helping as required to maintain all Quality standards within the Laboratory.
- Be part of projects and project support team member.
Data reporting
- Record data efficiently.
- Produce daily reports of physical-chemical and microbiological results for all sites, or other if asked.
- Communicating efficiently the Laboratory results and main constrains in the Department to the internal team during dedicated meetings or via internal messaging system.
Stock and supply management
- Manage Lab stock and resources: maintenance of incoming inspection plan.
Extra
- Contributing to Beavertown events and festivals and representing the brewery in public.
- Increasing your understanding of the art and science of brewing through study and investigation.
- Demonstrating the ‘Beavertown Way’ to visitors and clients through your knowledge, enthusiasm, and hospitality.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Brewing Science, Biology, Chemistry or another relevant field; or relevant technical experience.
- Evidence of effective communication within and between teams.
- Able to work efficiently and with incredible attention to detail.
- Ability to think and operate with initiative and troubleshoot wherever necessary.
- Flexible and quick to learn.
Desirable
- Project investigation related to food or beverages
- Experience or contact with the brewing industry
- All Lab staff should be working towards their IBD certificate or equivalent
If you're interested, please send your CV, salary, expectations, notice period and a little bit about why you think you're suitable for the role to: [email protected]