Laboratory Operations CO-OP at Sam Adams Boston Brewery

We are currently hiring Brewing CO-OP in Boston, MA 

We are The Boston Beer Company. We brew the best beer. We hire the best people. 

We are always eager to find competitive, motivated, hardworking people who love beer and want to join our team. We work hard and we play hard. Think you have what it takes? 

We are currently hiring for our next Brewing Co-op at our Samuel Adams Brewery in Boston, MA. 

This position is responsible for assisting the Boston Brewery 10 barrel system and all trials and brewing associated with it. As instructed by the Head 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. This position reports to a member of the brewing team. 

This is a full time position and the brewing team hours are 6:30am-2:30pm. 

What You’Ll Brew

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in daily pilot brewery operations           
• Cleaning & sanitation of fermentation tanks 
• Update, maintain and develop CIP/cleaning procedures for all process equipment 
• Collect and maintain all records for processing, CIP, cleaning and servicing of equipment 
• Fill kegs and maintain CIP and sanitation for the keg filler 
• Packaging of samples / packages 
• Uphold overall cleanliness and sanitation of brewery 
• Collect and compile data for projects 
• Term project (design and complete) per review of Head Brewer 

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Promotes high product quality achievement within a professional work environment 
• Special projects per Brewing and Quality staff 
• Understanding of and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and overall brewery sanitation and safety 
• Opportunity to design experiments and revise / write procedures for the right candidate 
• Support events / functions of the Boston Brewery as requested / necessary 

What Ingredients You’ll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older 
• Valid Social Security Number needed by first day of employment 
• Must be able to commute daily to Boston Brewery in Jamaica Plain, MA. 
• Ability to be on your feet and in motion for a majority of the day  
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.  
• Home brewing or other progress towards brewing experience a plus 
• Currently studying in following Undergraduate Majors: Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering are highly recommended. 
• Ability to work in a flexible and changing schedule 
• Writes clearly and effectively, document activities and presents ideas 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Ability to be attentive to all aspects of the manufacturing environment while working 
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook 
• Customer service experience highly recommended. 
• Instills commitment and enthusiasm for high levels of performance 
• Expresses her/himself in an honest, positive, and up-beat manner 
• 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 

In accordance with pay transparency laws the rate for this role if hired is $18 - $20 an hour. 

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 jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.