Quality Control Technician

About Evergreen Collective

Evergreen Collective is responsible for a growing family of craft beverage brands, including Lone Pine Brewing and Lord Hobo Brewing. Our goal is to deliver innovative, high-quality craft beverages to passionate consumers, continually expanding our reach and fostering a sense of community around our brands. With strong roots in New England and rapid growth along the East Coast, we are dedicated to maintaining the unique identity of each brand within our collective.

We have ambitious goals and are investing in our product, equipment, and, most importantly, our people to achieve them. If you're excited by the challenges of fast-paced growth and are eager to develop your skills, experience, and career in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to explore the opportunity detailed below.

Evergreen Collective is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging begins with the people we hire, and we are actively working to improve our organization and the craft brewing community every day.

About the Quality Lab Technician Role – Lord Hobo Brewing Company

Lord Hobo Brewing Company is looking for a skilled and detail-driven Quality Lab Technician to support our commitment to brewing exceptional beer. In this role, you’ll be responsible for conducting a wide range of analytical and microbiological tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure they meet our quality standards and regulatory requirements. You'll play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our beer by collecting and analyzing data, supporting food safety initiatives, and collaborating with Brewing, Cellaring, and Packaging teams to keep our operations running smoothly and consistently. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone passionate about quality, process control, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine QA testing and provide timely, accurate data to all departments.
• Perform analytical testing using instruments such as spectrophotometers, alcolyzers, pH meters, density meters, and DO meters.
• Collect samples throughout the production process and maintain the QA sample library.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory and brewery instrumentation, ensuring all equipment is functioning within specification.
• Accurately document all test results, calibrations, and maintenance activities in accordance with internal SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Execute microbiological testing including media preparation, plating, incubation, and colony counting for beer, water, and environmental samples to monitor hygiene and prevent contamination.
• Perform cell counts and viability assessments on harvested and pitched yeast to support fermentation consistency and yeast health tracking.
• Assist in managing non-conforming product investigations and hold procedures, ensuring no release without Quality Manager approval.
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to track laboratory inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Help develop and maintain accurate quality records and clearly present data to relevant departments.
• Participate in the HACCP Food Safety Program to ensure product integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate the setup and daily operation of the brewery’s Sensory Panel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science preferred. An associate’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant lab experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably food, beverage, or alcohol production) will also be considered.
• Comfortable working rotating shifts, with availability for occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:

• Can prioritize tasks and multitask effectively in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
• Are self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.
• Communicate effectively and work well in team environments.
• Are passionate about quality beer and take pride in maintaining high standards throughout the brewing process.

Compensation:

Our total compensation package includes a competitive starting wage, generous paid time off, a health insurance package for full time employees, a generous beer discount to enjoy the fruits of your hard work, and much more.

How to apply:

If you are ready to join the Lord Hobo Brewing Company team, please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter.

Lord Hobo Brewing Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.