Lab Operator at Monster Brewing Company - Oskar Blues Brewery

Overview

This entry-level position involves performing fundamental quality assurance and quality control tasks in a brewery laboratory under supervision, reporting directly to the Lab Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all quality and safety protocols established within the beer production processes at the Monster Brewing facilities.
• Prepare analytical standards and microbiological growth media accurately.
• Collect samples aseptically from multiple stages of beer production as required.
• Carry out basic analytical, microbiological, and sensory evaluations on products, yeast, process streams, and water samples.
• Document all information promptly and precisely across various logbooks.
• Communicate analytical results facility-wide through email effectively.
• Safely handle chemicals, pressurized hoses, and vessels following standard procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for quality control spec checks, data analysis, and trend monitoring.
• Perform general cleaning of laboratory areas including sweeping, scrubbing, and organization.
• Ensure the lab workspace is neat and orderly at all times.
• Promptly escalate any issues or abnormalities to coworkers and management.
• Work a rotating 12-hour Pitman Continental schedule, alternating four months of day shifts and two months of overnight shifts. Shifts begin at 6 am and 6 pm respectively.
• Overnight shifts qualify for an additional $40 differential per shift.

Additional Duties

• Perform facility-specific tasks as delegated or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate punctuality, dependability, and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Communicate clearly and seek clarification proactively when uncertain.
• Exercise responsible, well-informed decision-making skills.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Maintain physical and mental stamina to operate in challenging environments, including handling workplace stress.
• Frequently lift and move items weighing between 10 to 75 pounds.
• Engage in physical activities such as standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and visually inspecting, as well as operating tools and controls.
• Availability to work weekends and evening shifts as needed.

Position Details

• Employment: Full-time, non-exempt hourly position.
• Hourly pay rate: $20.75.
• Direct supervisor: Lab Manager.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or related fields preferred.
• No prior experience or certifications required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• No travel or driving required.
• Uses brewery laboratory equipment such as micropipettes, microscopes, UV/Vis spectrophotometers, pH meters, autoclaves, Alcolyzers, and densitometers.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification. Duties may be modified in response to evolving business needs.