PD R&D Laboratory Operations CO-OP
Breinigsville, PA 
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Job Description
Job Description

We are currently hiring a Product Development Co-Op at our Samuel Adams Brewery in Pennsylvania. This position is from July-December 2024.

This position is responsible for assisting the Research Brewery in the execution of trial work and all brewing activity associated with it. As instructed by the Research Brewer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily execution of all brewing functions, monitoring brewing quality, and ensuring safe and sanitary working conditions at all times.

What You'll Brew:

  • Gather, weigh, and process raw ingredients per recipe specifications
  • Monitor yeast health via daily cell counts
  • Cleaning & sanitation of fermentation tanks
  • Pull and package samples for quality and sensory analysis
  • Clean / fill kegs and support CIP and sanitation for the keg filler
  • Collect and compile data for trial work and special projects
  • Design and complete term project per review of Research Brewer
  • Promote high product quality achievement within a professional work environment
  • Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices and overall brewery sanitation and safety

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be a student currently enrolled in following Undergraduate Majors: Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering are highly recommended.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States, now or in the future
  • Ability to work in a flexible and changing schedule
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to be attentive to all aspects of the manufacturing environment while working
  • Is self-motivated, constant focus on raising the bar & high Sense of urgency
  • Identifies problems, evaluates several options and recommendations, and supports a solution
  • Stays focused on the real problem and does not become easily side tracked
  • Ability to see the larger picture and keeps this in mind when making decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Home brewing or other progress towards brewing experience a plus

Some Perks:

When candidates join Boston Beer's Early Talent Program, Brew Your Future, our early talent coworkers are empowered with impactful projects and learning sessions that contribute to real business outcomes, in addition to an inclusive, welcoming experience. There are many employee resource groups they can join and development training programs they can participate in. Our Early Talent program is made up of hands-on training in the office and at its breweries. Interns and Co-ops have the chance to meet with leaders at weekly lunch and learns to give them more insight into different parts of the business as well as skill building sessions. Each co-op and intern are encouraged to have weekly 1-on-1 check-ins with their manager to ensure their goals are aligned, and they are on the path to be successful at their time with Boston Beer. They are also required to do a final presentation that they present to the business leaders at the end of each cohort to demonstrate what they have learned.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact for assistance.

, Job Info
  • Job Identification 13790
  • Job Category Temporary
  • Posting Date 03/21/2024, 04:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations SAPB (On-site)

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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