Product Development Laboratory Technologist I

We are currently hiring a FT Product Development Laboratory Technologist I in Boston MA.

A Product Development Laboratory Technologist I is responsible for executing the functions of the Product Development Lab as laid out by Laboratory Operations Managers. This will primarily consist of:

• Blending and processing prototypes within the Boston Beer portfolio of products.
• Coordinating the shipping and receiving of samples for internal and external stakeholders
• Laboratory Upkeep and Maintenance
• Inventory Auditing and Maintenance

Technologists are also responsible for maintaining a safe clean and efficient laboratory environment and must understand how to safely operate all equipment within the lab spaces. This includes analytical blending processing and safety equipment. Technologists are expected to communicate effectively with their colleagues via e-mail instant messaging and in-person as well as attend regularly scheduled meetings both onsite and virtually.

What Youll Brew:

• Understands and operates all equipment utilized in the lab to create sample prototypes including all analytical processing blending and safety equipment

• Completes Product Development Work Requests in tandem with fellow Technicians and Technologists as directed by Site Leaders and Lab Manager

• Communicates capacity availability and constraints clearly to the Site Leaders in order for assignments to be completed on time and within the requested parameters

• Efficiently executes all necessary administrative elements of work requests including updating analysis documents uploading blend sheets and completing 3rd party laboratory analysis forms.

• Supports and completes the shipping of prototype samples for both internal and external stakeholders

• Understands and operates FedEx UPS and other shipping portals online

• Works with brewing teams to operate equipment for blending and processing of samples as needed during scale up events

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Has working knowledge of MS Word Excel and PowerPoint

• Understands Boston Beers internal formula tracking system and works with Product Design colleagues to execute blends using that system

• Completes lab related projects outside of standard Work Request process as assigned by manager

• Ingredient inventory auditing and maintenance

• Cleaning and maintaining lab surfaces and equipment

• Equipment calibration and daily lab start-up and shut down functions

What Ingredients Youll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years life science laboratory experience (college experience acceptable)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high attention to detail

• Proven ability to work in a flexible and changing work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a life sciences laboratory (professional or institution based)

• Associates Degree in a Life Science field Sciences Degree

Level: 9IC

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws we are open about our salary ranges. For this role the salary range is between $41000 and $85000. However its important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience skillset and location. Additionally this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important ingredient. We hire the best talent; and we reward develop and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one stock purchase plan 401k and more Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Free financial coaching

Health & wellness program and discounts

Professional development & training

Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse 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.

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