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The QA/QC Lead Position The QA/QC Lead oversees a team of QA/QC agents and leads QA/QC operations on active construction projects, ensuring all installed work meets project specifications, drawings ...

General As the QA/QC Supervisor you will lead the QA/QC Project Team, setting clear expectations and actively coaching and developing direct reports. Ensure that the First-in Inspection process ...

QA QC Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Role: QA/QC Manager Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Austin, TX (50% travel to project sites) Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead and implement quality assurance and ...

General As the QA/QC Supervisor you will lead the QA/QC Project Team, setting clear expectations and actively coaching and developing direct reports. Ensure that the First-in Inspection process ...

QA/QC TECHNICIAN

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$18.25 - $23.25/hr

The QA/QC Technician is responsible for supporting assigned projects by conducting on-site inspections and collaborating closely with the project team to ensure quality installation. This role ...

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Associate Position Summary Rizzo Corporation is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Associate. This individual is responsible for ...

The QA/QC Manager is responsible for development, implementation, and management of the project quality control program. This includes QA/QC functions, procedures and controls within the organization ...

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How much do brewery qa qc jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for brewery qa qc in the United States is $84,443.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Brewery QA QC?

A Brewery QA QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) job ensures that all beer produced meets safety, quality, and consistency standards. Professionals in this role perform lab tests, monitor production processes, and enforce regulatory compliance. They analyze raw materials, fermentation progress, and final products to detect any defects or inconsistencies. Their work helps maintain product integrity, improve brewing efficiency, and ensure customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Brewery QA QC position?

To excel as a Brewery QA QC professional, a solid understanding of laboratory testing, food science, microbiology, and brewery processes—often supported by a relevant science degree—is essential. Familiarity with tools such as spectrophotometers, pH meters, quality management systems, and certifications like HACCP or SQF is highly valued. Strong attention to detail, effective teamwork, and clear communication skills enable efficient problem-solving and collaboration across brewing and packaging teams. These competencies ensure consistent product quality, compliance with safety standards, and successful brewery operations.

What are some common challenges faced by Brewery QA QC professionals in their daily work?

Brewery QA QC professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent quality across different batches, troubleshooting unexpected contamination issues, and ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements. They may also have to manage tight production schedules while conducting thorough testing and reporting. Collaboration with production teams is key to quickly resolving issues and implementing improvements. These challenges make the role dynamic and critical to delivering the high-quality products consumers expect.

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Infographic showing various Brewery Qa Qc job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,443 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Quality Assurance (QA) Laboratory Technician

Bend, OR • On-site

Deschutes Brewery
Food Services and Drinking Places • 201 - 500 employees

$21.68/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Founded in 1988 in Bend, Oregon, Deschutes Brewery has been pushing the craft beer movement forward for more than three decades. Today, we're proud to be the 6th largest independent craft brewery in the United States, with a reputation built on innovation, quality, and a whole lot of passion for producing a great product. Deschutes continues to grow, with a footprint in all 50 states one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic portfolio's in the country. We've also partnered with brands including Patagonia Provisions, Boneyard Beer and PartyBomb, a new-to-world flavored malt beverage. From hop-forward classics to creative seasonal releases, award winning non-alcoholic beers to flavor forward malt beverages, we're driven by one simple goal: brew damn tasty beverages that bring people together. If you're looking to do meaningful work with people who care deeply about their craft -and know how to have fun along the way- Deschutes Brewery is a place where you can grow and make an impact.
We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance (QA) Laboratory Technician to join our team! The anticipated schedule for this role will be three,12 hour shifts: Friday through Sunday 6:00pm - 6:30am. Schedule may vary or change based on business need. The QA Lab Technician is responsible for conducting lab operations to support brewing, packaging, and warehouse production of our damn tasty beer.
Compensation is based on previous experience and starts at $21.68 per hour depending on previous experience, skills, and education/certifications. This position offers a career path up to $32.81/hour for our employees who successfully complete our internal training program to become a Quality Assurance Analyst along with several years of experience working with us. Additionally, we offer a $3.00 per hour shift differential for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am and additional opportunities for wage increases are also associated with cross-training, specialty certifications/licenses and promotional opportunities.
What You'll be Doing: As a member of the Deschutes Brewery Quality team you will learn multiple skills from well qualified co-owners and be able to apply that knowledge to your problem-solving teams, troubleshooting efforts and daily work. You will be working in a fast-paced, team environment where you will be working with minimal supervision and operating under GMP and Food Safety rules. Training provided!
Your daily work may include, but is not limited to:
  • Operate lab equipment: Beer analyzer, gas chromatograph, spectrometer, and Package Analyzer.
  • Conduct packaging line quality control checks, including container integrity checks, beer quality checks and packaging line audits; work with packaging operators to take corrective actions as needed.
  • Operate packaging inspection equipment on the packaging lines.
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain portable quality control equipment.
  • Beer analysis to determine alcohol content, total package oxygen, International Bittering Units measurements, wort color, etc.
  • Perform microbiology tasks such as media preparation, sample plating, equipment sterilization, etc.
  • Maintain and manage sensory samples and sensory library.
  • Communicate and report product nonconformities.
  • Support production schedule timeline with timely tank releases to packaging and start up checks for each production line.
  • General housekeeping in all areas the Quality team is responsible for.
  • Support Deschutes Brewery strategic initiatives and goals.
  • Additional job duties will change as needed to cover Quality Team operations and all internal and external customer needs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You'll need for this Position:
  • Four-year college degree in Fermentation/Food Science or related disciplines OR at least 3 years of related manufacturing and/or lab experience OR a combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the position requirements.
  • Success working in a team environment, working with diverse personality and communication styles.
  • Ability to work independently and effective time management skills.
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Packaging / Brewing.
  • Experience in a team-based production environment.
  • General lab experience, preferably either with analytical and/or microbiological focus.
  • Computer proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Just some of the awesome perks of working for Deschutes Brewery:
  • Awesome co-workers!
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401k Match of 4% vested immediately!
  • 2 weeks paid vacation, 1 week sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • "On Demand Pay" (get your money when you need it) available through DailyPay.
  • Employee stock ownership - be a part owner of Deschutes Brewery!
  • Pro deals with local companies.
  • Keg discounts.
  • Free beer for those 21+!

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact HR@deschutesbrewery.com to discuss your application.