COOP Research Development Quality SABB

We are currently hiring aQuality Assurance Lab and Brewing COOPfor our Research & Development Teamat theSam Adams Boston Brewery (SABB)in Jamaica Plain MA*.This position is from JulyDecember.

*This role is full time on site which requires that our coworkers reside within commuting distance to be onsite 5 days per week.

Here at The Boston Beer Company 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 are offeringcurrent college students exposure to a dynamic growth organization that helpsto solidify their career aspirations. This COOP program is designed to cultivate talent inatruly immersive experience. This position is from JulyDecember 2025.

BBC will provideCOOPswith meaningful learning social and networking experiences exposure to real life business challenges platform for creative thinkingand opportunity to workalongsideand learn from BBC coworkers cross functionally.

By the end of COOPstudentswill have learned and gained core project management skillsmarketingand core business acumenbuilt relationships with our teamshave exposure tocustomer and consumerfeedbackdevelop product launch supportandmarketing campaignsanddevelopother marketing functional skills (depending on department placement).

This position is responsible for assisting the Brewing and Quality Laboratory teams in meeting the daily requirements of the Samuel Adams R&D brewery and quality lab.

This position is shared between the brewing and quality lab teams. The responsibilities include daily analytical testing brewing operations and ensuring safe and sanitary working conditions at all times. Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks are essential.

This position reports to Quality Assurance Manager and has functional accountability to SABB Brewer.

This is a fulltime position and the brewing team hours are 6:30am2:30pm Monday thru Friday. May require overtime as needed.

What Youll Brew:

Quality:

• Cell counting and fermentation tracking
• Pull daily samples
• Chemical analysis on inprocess beers and blended products finished products bottles and cans
• Assist with data entry in QA databases
• Maintain overall cleanliness and sanitation of lab
• Review and understand SOPs
• Participate in monthly GMP audits

Brewing:

• Assist in daily brewery operations
• Cleaning & sanitation of fermentation tanks
• Maintain 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
• Assist with canning line operations
• Collect and compile data for projects

Shared Responsibilities:

• Promotes high product quality achievement within a professional work environment
• Understanding of and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and overall brewery sanitation and safety
• Ability to be on your feet and in motion for a majority of the day
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs
• Term project (design and complete) per review by QA Manager and Brewing Team
• Other duties as required by brewery needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be a student currently enrolled studying Chemistry Biology Food Science Microbiology Chemical Engineering or brewing program
• Must have previous coop or coursework focused on wet lab skills
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future
• Must be able to commit to a 6month CoOp Cycle
• Must be able to commute daily to the Boston Brewery in Jamaica Plain MA.
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a flexible and changing schedule
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to be attentive to all aspects of the manufacturing environment while working
• Is selfmotivated with a constant focus on raising the bar and a high sense of urgency
• Identifies problems evaluates several options and recommendations and supports a solution
• Ability to see the larger picture and keeps this in mind when making decisions
• Professional attitude and demeanor and follows up on commitments
• Homebrewing experience a plus

This job role is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of a coworker and are subject to change.

In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay range for this role if hired is $18 $20 per hour. However its important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience skillset and location.

Some perks:

When candidates join Boston Beers 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 handson training in the office and at its breweries. Interns and Coops 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 coop and intern are encouraged to have weekly 1on1 checkins 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 Veterans 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 for assistance.