Micro Specialist

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To include but are not limited to the following;

Is responsible for adhering to all rules, regulations, policies, programs and related BrewDog HACCP, GMP, preventative maintenance plan set up by senior brewers, 6S etc. to ensure safety / quality / efficiency of BrewDog projects, products and equipment.

Comply with and enforce adherence to all QHSE & PPE Policies without exception. This role includes coaching of more junior members of the team.

Executing given tasks in a consistent, safe and efficient manner, according to our established standards and SOPs. Able to write and maintain SOPs to ensure accuracy with current QA processes. 

Is able to determine daily required lab tasks, accurately estimate lab process time, finish tasks in an efficient manner, and is able to identify and reach out for assistance when tasks exceed labor time.

Has consistent knowledge of production schedule and can identify and communicate when QA timelines impact it.

Maintains a professional, organized and clean laboratory.

Is able assist production with quality related tasks.

Independently identifies new brewery related projects and is able to make progress on projects autonomously.

Regularly communicates critical quality information and deviations in a timely and professional manner, reports daily data through the PCI email. 

Maintain accurate, timely and meticulous records through all forms of QA Documentation (Centralized Data Sheet, Gravity and Fermentation Tracking, Micro Exceptions, R&D Project Notes)

Understand & operate equipment in the area of responsibility in a safe manner, maintains the highest standard of care and preventative maintenance for equipment.

Able to keep track of periodical lab tasks and perform them in an acceptable window of target date.

Ensure clear channels of communication with senior staff to guarantee the quality and consistency of our beers.

Be a team player who works collaboratively, is flexible, happily shares and supports those around them.

Take a proactive approach to individual learning and development to generate a greater understanding of areas that require improvement/development.

Proficiencies

To include but are not limited to the following;

Proficient in:

• PCR Enrichment Testing and Data Interpretation
• Traditional Micro Plating Procedures
• Ability to Isolate, Identify and Interpret Micro Results
• Wastewater Sample Attainment and Analysis (COD/CBOD procedures)
• Cell Counts / Fermentation Analysis
• Physical Chemistry Analysis
• Packaging Quality Analysis
• Seam Analysis
• Sensory Preparation and Spikes

  Able to properly maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot

• Anton Paar DMA and Alcolyzer
• Anton Paar CBox and PFD
• Haffmans Gehaltemeter
• pH Meter / Microscope
• Autoclave/ Incubator
• Orbosphere 6110
• Centrifuge
• SeamMetal Analysis Equipment
• Midwest Microbio PCR

  Able to Generate Daily/Monthly Reporting on

• Daily PCR Results
• Daily Microbial Data and Identification
• Monthly Micro Trends

Key Skills

Independently responsible for planning and executing a tasks in a day

Excellent and professional communication with operators and management team.

Strong time management skills

Works in a clean and organized environment

Ability to train and mentor junior lab technicians on learning fundamental lab tasks and methodologies.

Strong level of understanding of biology, chemistry.

Chemical handling/awareness training.

Has a strong understanding of the brewing process as it relates to specifically to BrewDog USA brewing.

Continued Professional Development

Certified Beer Server with a view to advancing to Cert. Cicerone.

Continuing sensory education and spike training. 

Independent reading on industry relevant technical papers and developments.

Ownership Role in R&D Projects.

Training with Cellar/Brewhouse/Filtration/Canning/Kegging.

Mandated Requirements

QHSE Induction.

QHSE Competency Program.

Comply with all QHSE policies relevant to the production department.

To work safely and follow the training and instruction given, wearing the required PPE at all times, with no exceptions.

Maintain PPE in good working order and proactively flag up any PPE requirements.

Report all near miss and QHSE incidents to the relevant teams & individuals.

To work in accordance with site hygiene requirements and approved working procedures.

To understand impact of activities carried out as part of the job on beer safety management system and quality of the products.

To be aware of business beer safety and quality objectives, QHSE policy and implications of not conforming to Food Safety Management System requirements.

To comply with IMS (Integrated Management Systems) policy.

Competent and comply with all requirements of the Food Safety Management System relevant to this role.