Quality Control Co-op

TOPPLING GOLIATH BREWING COMPANY • Decorah, IA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a college student looking for hands-on, résumé building Coop experience? If you’re eager to gain practical laboratory skills in a quality control setting, we’d love to meet you.
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control Coop to join our team for the summer, with the opportunity to continue during the school year. You’ll support our commitment to high-quality products while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Requirements

• Current college student with an interest in chemistry, biology, food science, brewing science, or related disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn technical skills.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a collaborative team setting.
• Professional, dependable, and eager to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to stand for most of the shift and perform frequent physical movements including bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to work with hot and cold liquids, chemicals, and standard laboratory and brewing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality tests on raw materials, process samples, and finished products, including pH, specific gravity, alcohol content, color, and sensory characteristics.
• Assist with microbiological testing to identify and prevent potential contamination.
• Conduct sensory evaluations to assess beer quality and consistency.
• Record and organize laboratory data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support troubleshooting efforts and help implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with brewing and packaging teams to maintain quality standards throughout production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in quality-related projects and research.
• Adhere to all laboratory and brewery safety protocols while maintaining a clean and professional work environment.

Benefits

• Gain practical, résumé worthy experience in a respected and growing industry.
• Work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact product quality.
• Extend your experience beyond the summer with optional part-time hours during the school year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed