Quality Technician
Fort Point HenHouse- Quality Technician
Location: Santa Rosa
Role Title: Quality Technician
Pay: $27/hr
Hours: Full Time (40 hours/week)
This is an opportunity to join a growing team of skilled, experienced brewing professionals, as such we are seeking experienced Laboratory Technicians for this role. As a “Quality Technician,” you will primarily work in the lab and execute day to day laboratory operations. This position plays a fundamental role in total beer quality and is a key contributor to successful production department outcomes.
Ideal candidates will have a passion for craft beer and attention to detail as well as laboratory beverage industry experience.
About Our Company
Fort Point HenHouse is a Bay Area brewing company made up of leading local, independent brands, San Francisco’s Fort Point Beer Co. and Sonoma County’s HenHouse Brewing Co. Together, Fort Point HenHouse offers a diverse and complimentary lineup of award-winning beers and ciders known for their freshness, consistency, and distinguished packaging. Driven by the spirit of what made craft beer so special to begin with – delicious beer that’s local, fresh, independent, accessible, and made with community in mind – Fort Point HenHouse is for anyone who enjoys good beer and cider from the Bay Area. For more information visit www.fphh.beer
Primary Skills (Required)
- Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience, preferably within the beer, wine, or beverage manufacturing industry
- Demonstrated experience with microbiological testing in a production environment, including aseptic technique, plating, and interpretation of results
- Familiarity with common beverage spoilage organisms (e.g., wild yeast, lactic acid bacteria) and their impact on product quality
- Experience performing routine quality control analyses (e.g., pH, DO, CO₂, gravity, cell counts) with a high degree of accuracy and consistency
- Strong understanding of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and lab safety protocols
- Ability to interpret data and communicate results clearly to production and operations teams to support timely decision-making
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records
Location
- 322 Bellevue Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407
Compensation
- $27/hr
Shifts
- 5 x 8 hours shifts per week
- Availability to work days, nights and swing shifts required
- Assigned shifts subject to change
Scope of Responsibilities
- Laboratory Operations
- Lab cleanliness and organization
- Inventory and ordering of laboratory consumables
- Quality Assurance
- Follow policies outlined in the quality manual, GMP policy, MSS, and Hazard communication Plan
- Daily gravity, pH, and cell counts of fermenting beer
- Interpretation of quality data
- Microbiological Analysis of in process and finished product
- Preparing media
- Plating
- Recording results
- Interpretation of micro results through selective media and gram stain
- Density/viability and data management of yeast
- Manage and maintain yeast schedule
- Preparation of Brew logs and Fermentation logs
- Maintenance and calibration of measuring and testing equipment
- Preparation and data management of controlled tastings, D-force analysis, general sensory analysis and go/no go analysis.
- Preparation and data management of samples for outside lab analysis
- Quality Control
- Review and analyse Quality Control Point data
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Maintain and promote a positive work environment with a focus on customer service based problem solving
- With Quality Director, work to continuously improve quality at HenHouse Brewing Company
Benefits
- Paid vacation time (2 weeks)
- Paid sick time
- Health Care: Employer contribution to Kaiser base plan. PPO plan available.
- Eligible for Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, and Identity Theft group plans
- Eligible for Pet Insurance group plan
- Non Matching 401(k)
- Commuter pre-tax benefits
- Medical and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax benefits
Equal Opportunity
Fort Point HenHouse is committed to equal employment opportunity in all of its employment practices and makes employment decisions for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.