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The Boston Beer Company

Research & Development QA & Brewing Operations CO-OP

The Boston Beer Company, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview We are currently hiring QA Lab and Brewing CO-OP in Boston, MA

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 full-time position and the brewing team hours are 6:30am-2:30pm Monday through Friday. May require overtime as needed.

What you’ll Brew Quality

Cell counting and fermentation tracking

Pull daily samples

Chemical analysis on in-process 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 40lbs

Term project (design and complete) per review by QA Manager and Brewing Team

Other duties as required by brewery needs

What Ingredients You’ll Bring 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 co-op 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 6-month Co-Op Cycle–January to July 2026

Must be able to commute daily to the Boston Brewery in Jamaica Plain, MA.

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 self-motivated, 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

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.

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