Hiring: QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST 1 OR 2 Company: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Location: Chico, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 17:57:31 Employment Type: Internship Target Skills & Keywords: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food & Beverage Microbiology, Lab Testing, SOPs, GMP, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, cGMP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gas Chromatography, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Brewing & Packaging Experience: • QA Analyst 1: 1 year of experience in quality assurance and quality control in a production environment preferred; 1 year in a production or lab environment preferred • QA Analyst 2: 2 years of experience in production or lab required; 2 years in a brewery or manufacturing environment preferred • Note: Selected candidate may be offered QA Analyst 1 or 2 depending on relevant experience and qualifications Required Skills: • Accurately analyze in-process and finished products (wort, beer, raw materials) and report out-of-specification results/trends • Maintain product quality through adherence to GMP, product specifications, and quality procedures • Calibrate, maintain, and repair lab and field equipment • Follow SOPs, testing protocols, and assays; understand good laboratory practices • Data analysis and communication; ability to organize and prioritize work • Problem solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis • Escalate urgent issues in a timely manner • Support development, implementation, and maintenance of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) System • QA Analyst 2 additional: lead quality initiatives, contribute to lab equipment reliability programs, communicate effectively across departments and time zones, work independently with limited supervision, advanced knowledge of brewery practices in brewing, packaging, microbiology, and/or food safety Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in a science, analytical, or food related discipline preferred, or any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved required • Experience in some or all of the following areas: food/beverage microbiology, glass and packaging material quality & integrity testing, development and revision of SOPs, food/beverage sanitation & chemical hygiene, independent work & teamwork, gas chromatography, workflow optimization, root cause analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), HACCP, internal audits, GMP (FSMA, cGMP), risk assessment and risk management, continuous improvement activities and methods preferred • Must be a positive, self-motivated team player with the ability to work with many different types of people • Must be at least 21 years of age • Must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check • Must be able to work 1st shift (5:00 AM - 1:30 PM) Compensation: • $18.08 to $30.16 hourly, based on skills, experience, qualifications, and geographical location • 10% company match on 401(k) contributions • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, onsite medical clinic • Mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave • Generous paid time off • Learning and development opportunities • Ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!