Boulevard Brewing Company is recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment. Boulevard Brewing Company is proud to be part of the Duvel Moortgat family of breweries which also includes Duvel USA and Brewery Ommegang. As the fourth largest craft brewery by volume in the United States, our beers and cocktails are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical/dental, 401k, educational assistance, parental leave, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!

JOB SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for monitoring and executing routine analysis throughout the brewing and packaging process. In addition, this position will also support other quality units (i.e., analytical chemistry, microbiology, and quality assurance) as needed. A successful candidate must be team-minded, self-motivated, systematic, driven, disciplined, and adaptable to shifting priorities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Conduct regular inspections of packaging materials, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications

Perform various quality control tests on packaged products, such as sensory evaluations, carbonation checks, dissolved oxygen analysis, and fill level measurements

Secondary responsibilities include microbiology laboratory functions, such as yeast propagation, general cleaning, media prep, sterile technique and filtration, cell counting, use of autoclaves, RT-PCR, and microscopes

Collect and analyze data from quality control tests, identify trends or issues, and provide recommendations for process improvement

Maintain accurate records of quality control tests, and corrective actions taken, ensuring compliance with internal documentation requirements

Identify and resolve instrument issues, equipment malfunctions, or product quality concerns in a timely manner

Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and tools used for quality control testing

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including health and safety standards, labeling regulations, and industry-specific guidelines

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity in the packaging department

Provide training and guidance to packaging team on quality control procedures, ensuring understanding and adherence to established standards

Work closely with production, brewing, and maintenance teams to address quality-related issues and develop preventative measures

Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Bachelor’s in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, biotechnology, microbiology, or closely related field; Education requirement may be waived if candidate possesses knowledge of commercial food/beverage manufacturing

A minimum of 2 years laboratory experience

Prior experience working in a QC/QA laboratory is preferred

Prior experience working in a brewery facility a plus

Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written

Skilled in data analysis and communication

Ability to organize and prioritize daily work tasks

Capable of learning and performing new duties

Ability to take on tasks or projects with minimal supervision

Comfortably shifts gears and adapts to change

Additional REQUIREMENTS to consider before applying

This is a full-time, daytime position Monday through Friday;

You must be legally eligible to work in the USA;

You must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check; and

You must be at least 21 years of age.