Quality Lab Technician

JuneShine Brands • San Diego, CA

7d • $25 - $27

About The Position

The Task At-Hand: Keep quality sharp, protect the brand, and make sure every batch of JuneShine is something to be proud of. As a Quality Lab Technician, you’ll report to the Senior Quality Manager and play a key role in upholding JuneShine’s product standards. You’ll be responsible for performing routine quality checks, collecting and recording data, and supporting the brewing and packaging teams to ensure every batch meets our quality and compliance expectations. If you're someone who sweats the details and takes pride in doing things right, you'll thrive here. Who You Are: Detail-oriented and dependable with a commitment to getting things right and maintaining quality standards Proactive problem-solver who navigates day-to-day challenges with initiative Strong communicator who collaborates effectively and takes ownership of your work Eager to grow your skills in fermentation, sensory, and microbiological testing Passionate about JuneShine Brand's mission and dedicated to supporting product quality at every stage What You'll Do: Assist in Clear-to-Ship (CTS) finished good release process based on compliance to microbiological, organoleptic, packaging, and regulatory specifications for all internal and external products Perform daily tank checks to monitor temperature, head pressure, ABV, gravity, pH, titratable acidity (TA), and sensory Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instruments (pH meter, autotitrator, alcolyzer, Anton Paar Cbox, Flow Cytometer) Log data into appropriate spreadsheets and quality databases; identify trends Ensure timely performance of all quality control (QC) checks and approvals on the production floor to avoid unnecessary brewing and packaging delays Proactively identify out-of-trend data and assist in troubleshooting quality issues, including fermentation delays, out-of-specification analytics, and sensory concerns Assist in performing microbiological testing on in-process and finished materials Prepare media and sterile equipment for microbiological testing Maintain the finished product library for internal investigations and shelf-life evaluations Execute minor projects pertaining to quality optimization Work closely with brewing and packaging teams to ensure all product quality standards are met Follow all SOPs, GMPs, and safety protocols

Requirements

• Age 21 or older at the time of application
• College degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience working in a laboratory environment
• Fundamental understanding of fermentation, pressurized systems, equipment cleaning (CIPs), yeast/bacteria handling, GMPs, and safety protocols
• Willingness to work alternative workweek schedule: including a 4-day/10-hour shifts, between 5 AM and 1 AM, and availability for weekends when needed
• Familiarity with basic experimental design and execution
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn

Nice To Haves

• Professional Certification from a recognized brewing/fermentation program
• Familiarity with hemp-derived THC beverage compliance

Responsibilities

• Assist in Clear-to-Ship (CTS) finished good release process based on compliance to microbiological, organoleptic, packaging, and regulatory specifications for all internal and external products
• Perform daily tank checks to monitor temperature, head pressure, ABV, gravity, pH, titratable acidity (TA), and sensory
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instruments (pH meter, autotitrator, alcolyzer, Anton Paar Cbox, Flow Cytometer)
• Log data into appropriate spreadsheets and quality databases; identify trends
• Ensure timely performance of all quality control (QC) checks and approvals on the production floor to avoid unnecessary brewing and packaging delays
• Proactively identify out-of-trend data and assist in troubleshooting quality issues, including fermentation delays, out-of-specification analytics, and sensory concerns
• Assist in performing microbiological testing on in-process and finished materials
• Prepare media and sterile equipment for microbiological testing
• Maintain the finished product library for internal investigations and shelf-life evaluations
• Execute minor projects pertaining to quality optimization
• Work closely with brewing and packaging teams to ensure all product quality standards are met
• Follow all SOPs, GMPs, and safety protocols

Benefits

• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Healthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependents
• Voluntary vision, dental, and accidental plans
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• 12 weeks of paid Equal Parental Leave, $500 Baby Bonding Bucks, and a sustainable baby gift
• Booch, spirit, beer, and soft good perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level