Description

Quality Intern - Part-Time | Lakewood, NY

We’re hiring! Looking for a fun, rewarding place to work? Become a part of our truly unique team!

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE OFFER

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands (75+ combined years!): Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing & Southern Tier Distilling. We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities, & our corporate headquarters.

• Flexible Schedules & Generous Paid Time Off

• Ample Product Discounts

• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Quality Intern will work with the Quality Manager & quality team at Southern Tier Brewing Company, a member of the ABV family of brands. The Intern will gain exposure and learn to support the business by performing duties related to brewing, fermenting, and packaging, as well as quality monitoring at each of those steps. Responsibilities could be focused on one or two of these areas, or rotate through all of them, depending on the experience needs of the intern and faculty/curriculum specifications.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Sample collection and preparation

• Preparation of sterile media for microbiological testing

• Basic analytical testing

• Microbiological plating

• Interpreting microbiological results

• Data entry

• Glassware cleaning and handling

• Autoclave operation

• Auditing of product packaging

• Sensory panel administration

• Other duties as assigned by management

Competencies Gained

Collaborate - Work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represent own interests while being fair to others and other areas. Partner with others to complete tasks. Credit others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gain trust and support of others.

Communicate Effectively - Effectively communicate in a variety of settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listen to others. Adjust to fit the audience and message. Provide timely and helpful information to others across the organization. Encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinion.

Plans & Aligns – Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Currently enrolled in a Brewing/Fermentation, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or similar science program at a post-secondary school or university with at least one completed semester of laboratory experience in a science class

• Must be 21 for any beverage sampling

• Experience in aseptic technique preferred

• Comfortable calculating and making dilutions, including serial dilutions and handling conversions between units

• Embrace the learn-as-you-go experience in a fast-paced environment where we can change directions and methods as necessary

• Microsoft Office familiarity, particularly with Excel and Word

• Ability to safely handle and work with reagents and other potentially hazardous chemicals

• The ability to work well independently or as part of a team

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong organizational skills & the ability to multitask

• Strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

Physical Demands

The Quality Intern will primarily perform work duties in a laboratory, with frequent trips to the production and warehouse areas. Use of stairs is required to travel from the lab to other parts of the brewery. While performing duties of the job, the Quality Intern will be regularly exposed to a damp, wet environment with hot liquids, airborne particles, chemicals, and moving machinery. There can also be loud noise levels. Protective eyewear is required any time the Intern is in any production area and safety-toed shoes must be worn when performing cellar chores.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an internship opportunity. It is expected that 3 to 4 weeks of intensive training may be required during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 5 PM. However, once the Intern is fully trained, it is expected that the Intern will be available to work approximately 20 hrs./wk. & may cover evening (5 PM – 1 AM) and weekend shifts on occasion.

Travel

No travel is required of this position.

Disclaimer

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.