The Task At-Hand:
Keep quality sharp, protect the brand, and make sure every batch of JuneShine is something to be proud of.
As a Quality Lab Technician, you’ll report to the Senior Quality Manager and play a key role in upholding JuneShine’s product standards. You’ll be responsible for performing routine quality checks, collecting and recording data, and supporting the brewing and packaging teams to ensure every batch meets our quality and compliance expectations.
If you're someone who sweats the details and takes pride in doing things right, you'll thrive here.
Who You Are:
Detail-oriented and dependable with a commitment to getting things right and maintaining quality standardsProactive problem-solver who navigates day-to-day challenges with initiativeStrong communicator who collaborates effectively and takes ownership of your workEager to grow your skills in fermentation, sensory, and microbiological testingPassionate about JuneShine Brand's mission and dedicated to supporting product quality at every stage
What You'll Do:
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 productsPerform daily tank checks to monitor temperature, head pressure, ABV, gravity, pH, titratable acidity (TA), and sensoryOperate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instruments (pH meter, autotitrator, alcolyzer, Anton Paar Cbox, Flow Cytometer)Log data into appropriate spreadsheets and quality databases; identify trendsEnsure timely performance of all quality control (QC) checks and approvals on the production floor to avoid unnecessary brewing and packaging delaysProactively identify out-of-trend data and assist in troubleshooting quality issues, including fermentation delays, out-of-specification analytics, and sensory concernsAssist in performing microbiological testing on in-process and finished materialsPrepare media and sterile equipment for microbiological testingMaintain the finished product library for internal investigations and shelf-life evaluationsExecute minor projects pertaining to quality optimizationWork closely with brewing and packaging teams to ensure all product quality standards are metFollow all SOPs, GMPs, and safety protocols
Must Have's:
Age 21 or older at the time of applicationCollege degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related fieldMinimum of 1 year of professional experience working in a laboratory environmentFundamental understanding of fermentation, pressurized systems, equipment cleaning (CIPs), yeast/bacteria handling, GMPs, and safety protocolsWillingness to work alternative workweek schedule: including a 4-day/10-hour shifts, between 5 AM and 1 AM, and availability for weekends when neededFamiliarity with basic experimental design and executionStrong attention to detail and eagerness to learn
Nice to Have:
Professional Certification from a recognized brewing/fermentation programFamiliarity with hemp-derived THC beverage compliance
Compensation, Benefits + Perks:
Compensation: $25.00 - $27.00 per hourThe final offer will be based on several factors, including experience, skills, overall expertise and locationPerks + Benefits:Unlimited Paid Time OffHealthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependentsVoluntary vision, dental, and accidental plans401(k) with up to 4% company match12 weeks of paid Equal Parental Leave, $500 Baby Bonding Bucks, and a sustainable baby giftBooch, spirit, beer, and soft good perksAnd more!
Who We Are
Our Purpose: To make quality, purpose-driven beverages
Our Business: Our vision is to create the next-generation beverage platform, comprising distinct brands, each with its own ethos and purpose. Despite being a multi-billion dollar industry, it lacks options that cater to the next generation of drinkers who will demand more from their alcohol than a mere buzz. Disrupting this industry is a worthy, and massive opportunity.
Our Culture: Our core values are Quality, Transparency, and Team-First. We derive much of our management policy from a book we give you upon hiring, ‘Let My People Go Surfing', by Yvon Chouinard (founder, owner, Patagonia). Our policy is to allow workers flexible hours, provided the work gets done with no negative impact on others. Our ‘let my people go surfing’ policy demands that we hire very unique individuals; those with a combination of self-motivation, self-discipline, and energy.
JuneShine Brands is a purpose-driven organization composed of a diverse and dynamic group of individuals with varied backgrounds, passions, and beliefs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued. We seek to hire self-motivated, independent thinkers, who embrace challenging the status quo. Join us at JuneShine Brands where you’re encouraged to bring your authentic self to your craft every day. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to ensuring fairness and equity in our hiring practices.
You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.
This role supports multiple beverage brands within the JuneShine Brands portfolio, including alcohol and hemp-derived THC beverages.
All Juneshine Brands products are intended for adults 21+.
