Quality Lab Technician at JuneShine Brands in San Diego, CA

Summary: JuneShine Brands is a purpose-driven organization focused on creating quality beverages. As a Quality Lab Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining product standards by performing routine quality checks and supporting the brewing and packaging teams. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Professional Certification from a recognized brewing/fermentation program - Familiarity with hemp-derived THC beverage compliance Required Skills: Microbiological testing, Fermentation knowledge, Laboratory experience Important Skills: Data logging, Quality control checks Benefits: Unlimited 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