Lab Operations Co-op

Boston Beer Company•Boston, MA

5h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Laboratory Operations Co-op in Boston, MA at the Jamaica Plains Development Lab The Laboratory Operations (Lab Ops) Co-op will be responsible for implementing, tracking, and reporting on product development projects. Working alongside the rest of the Laboratory Operations Team, this role will include preparing and processing prototypes for new and existing products, analyzing and compiling data to help set product specifications, and maintaining a clean and highly functional product development laboratory. Must be 21+. This position is located in: Jamaica Plain, MA This position reports to? Laboratory Operations Manager Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Requirements

Enthusiasm for Food Science and Beverage Development
Interest in fermentation, food and beverage, food pairings, etc.
Adaptability and comfort in a fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word is required.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds (1 case of beer).
Ability to stand for long periods of time (8-hour workday).
Must be 21+

Nice To Haves

Experience in a scientific laboratory setting preferred
Experience with OneNote, Sharepoint, OneDrive, Outlook, PowerPoint is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lab Maintenance and upkeep
Calibration of analytical equipment
Blend prototypes with fellow technicians for the following purposes:
Consumer Tests
Internal Tastings
New Product Development blends
Product Optimization blends
Sensory Testing
Other blends as needed
Operate and manage carbonation equipment
Operate and manage pasteurization equipment
Work with colleagues to prepare and ship all samples on time
Contribute to the development of products across the entire portfolio of brands.
Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for any new system and update SOPs for systems that are implemented while part of the team.
Work with Lab Operations Team to maintain inventory of lab supplies