JOB OUTLINE

Working with the brewing team, this position is responsible for monitoring and facilitating sample testing and quality assurance within the lab. The QC Technician is a key position on the brewing team who must be a self-starter with great energy and true passion for our beer and culture.

As a QC Tech your responsibilities will be:

• Monitoring the quality of brewing and cellaring materials as well as other raw materials
• Take measurements and conduct standardized tests on beer/wort to ensure compliance with Muskoka Brewery quality standards; factors such as gravity and pH.
• Operate various laboratory equipment, monitor equipment and test through use of control samples.
• Maintain quality control records of production throughout various processes.
• Working very closely with production team to perform scheduled and random checks on product quality during the production process including final test prior to product release and provide recommendations to correct deficiencies.
• Clean and maintain equipment and utensils to make sure quality standards are met.
• Document test results and communicate with management and co-associates of deviations.
• Contribute and direct follow-up of product testing, deviations and trends.
• Assist production associates with line & product monitoring as required.
• Perform QC tasks including product sampling, line monitoring, sampling and performance lab testing. Safely, efficiently and effectively work to attain department and brewery goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• University degree in biology, chemistry or related field of study.
• Undoubtable passion for laboratory operations and the brewing industry.
• Energized through team collaboration and supportive of team members development.
• Proven experience using a variety of laboratory equipment and use of chemicals for testing purposes.
• Able to operate testing equipment with strong data analysis skills.
• Able to work weekends and holiday schedules as required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven creative craft beer mindset and is engaged in innovation and research-oriented learning