Quality Control Lead Lab Technician

**Quality Control Lead Lab Technician**

Brunswick Bierworks is Canada’s most trusted, best performing brewery and premium beverage partner focused on innovation with an obsession for excellence in execution and quality. Our focus on quality extends to every aspect of the brewery - especially our team members. As our company continues to grow, we are seeking new team members who are passionate about the brewing and beverage industry and dedicated to outstanding performance and products. We are looking to hire a dynamic individual in the role of **Quality Control Lab Technician** who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills in a fast-paced, team environment.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we also offer:

- Comprehensive benefits plans
- Bonus pools and incentives
- Monthly staff appreciation events and tap room access
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
- Training and mentorship from a world class brewing + packaging team

Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, lead, control and evaluate daily operations.
- Develop and monitor cleanliness, order and laboratory sustainability plans.
- Establish and update internal laboratory procedures, to contribute to the standardization of activities, ensuring that our procedures and methods are reliable and accurate.
- Supervise the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Run lab proficiency samples to ensure our equipment, procedures, and methods are reliable and accurate
- Direct communication with laboratory suppliers, to manage preventive / corrective maintenance and / or troubleshooting on any laboratory equipment, ensuring the proper maintenance and operation of it.
- Training, direct and motivate lab technicians.
- Oversee the analysis of data and information and flag unusual values to the Lab Manager.
- Support laboratory-based scientific investigations by undertaking a range of routine technical tasks and experiments
- Collaborate with Production to monitor the weekly schedule and ensure products have been QC-released and which products coming down the pipeline will need QC-testing
- Identify and raise quality and compliance concerns to the Lab team; monitor as necessary
- Assist in troubleshooting continuous improvement, quality, and innovation projects with members of the Lab and Production teams

**The Successful Lab Tech Will Have**:

- A post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Brewing, Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Oenology, Quality Control/Assurance, or a related discipline
- Previous experience in a similar role; brewery or food and beverage manufacturing experience is considered an asset
- Flexibility to work in shifts
- Ability to maintain attention to detail while managing competing priorities in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
- Flexibility to shift priorities quickly and respond to urgent matters dictated by production needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to act as a quality ambassador to our brewery partners
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure

**Though not required, it would be great if you have experience with**:

- Established continuous improvement food safety management systems such as GFSI, FSSC 22000, BRC, or SQF
- ISO 17025 and/or ISO 9001 requirements
- Sensory training or sensory panel management
- Analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis in areas such as GC, HPLC, PCR or distillation, with experience in sample preparation and analysis
- Statistical analysis, data mining, or data visualization techniques on complex dataset

Brunswick Bierworks is focusing on innovation & growing amazing brands through flawless execution. Our FSCC 22000, Organic, Gluten-free and soon Kosher certified facility is state-of-the-art, with an open concept brewery, fully automated brewhouse for production, while our 20hl pilot brewing system can be utilized for recipe development, one-off brews, and smaller batches’, seasonal beers and small scale packaging, including all can formats and party keg filling. In 2022 we invested in state-of-the-art packaging equipment from Krones and filling at speeds of up to 1100 cpm.

Interested in joining the Brunswick Bierworks team? Hear what some of our employees have to say about working here:
“‘_**Best place I have ever worked**_’ After working with Brunswick for almost a year, I’ve learned so much about the industry and what makes BBW a proven leader in it. What is really special about working here is the diverse team; everyone has their own unique story and perspective that adds to everything we do. There is great opportunity for growth within the company - the people here have confidence in you and empower you to take your career where you want it to go. You don’t always need to be an expert; with willingness to learn & the focus on development, the opportunities are endless at Brunswick_.”

“‘_**Love this place**_’” Joining the Brunswick team was a turning point in my career. Now I’m excited to come into work