OBJECTIVE:

As the Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for wet chemistry and other methodologies of in-process and finished product. You will demonstrate strong analytical skills, be highly collaborative, consistently proactive, engaged, and persistent in finding solutions and new ideas to achieve Flying Ember's company objectives. This position's initial focus will be on quality testing to support beverages produced by Flying Ember. Duties will include performing analytical testing as required for finished and in process products, maintaining specifications and testing protocols, supporting facility qualification, and performing product release testing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties may include, but are not limited to the following):

The Quality Control Technician will perform quality tests required, maintain analytical data, and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and OSHA regulations. Responsibilities will include the following:

• Performs Wet Chemistry and other methodologies, as needed
• Coordinates testing with third party laboratories
• Records test results and maintains raw data and accurate laboratory records
• Performs validation/qualification of analytical methods, including training on new methodology, setup of new equipment, generation of method standard operating procedures (SOPs), and execution of validation/qualification protocols.
• Initiates Out of Specification (OOS) and deviation investigations as needed to address non-conformances in the lab.
• May supervise junior analysts and quality technicians.
• Serves as the QC Laboratory Safety Officer
• Maintains laboratory equipment including annual calibration.
• Complete verification of equipment and instruments in the lab.
• Accountable for the accuracy of results reported.
• Orders supplies and reagents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Daily sterile sample collections
• Microbiology testing at all stages of kombucha

Sensory Program Management

• Work to help build up sensory training including true to brand understanding of our products, pre-package approval, and off-flavor identification.
• Responsible for preparing weekly sensory samples for all staff
• Provide information for the decision-making process as it relates to production and release of product

SPECIFIC SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Analytical quality testing including ELISA, HPLC, ICP-MS, and/or LC-MS
• Microbiological quality testing including sterility, viability, and/or identification testing
• Method validation skills and ability to execute methods/procedures and operate equipment
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate data found through complex testing processes
• Detail orientation and ability to follow specific testing protocols and adhere to rigid safety standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to generate reports and deliver findings
• Ability to prioritize testing workload and multitask efficiently

Flying embers offers highly competitive wages that will be determined by experience and other factors. Position is eligible for company equity and relocation in addition to exceptional Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.

POSITION SNAP SHOT

Employment Type:                       Full-Time

Job Type:                                      Non-Exempt

Supervisor:                                   Quality Manager

Location:                                       Ventura

Minimum Experience:                   1 Year

Age Requirement:                         21 years or older

Tools & Equipment Used:     Standard Office Equipment

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver 170 pounds routinely and repeatedly. Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, taste, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls.  Regularly exposed to damp, wet environment with hot liquids, airborne particles, chemicals and moving machinery. Must have the physical and mental strength and endurance to be able to perform duties, in at times extreme environments, as well as the ability to handle stressors of the position. Must be able to travel via car, airplane, or train.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position because of evolving business needs.

ABOUT FLYING EMBERS:

Flying Embers is on a mission to cultivate conscious living by changing the alcohol paradigm. In a 100-year-old wine cellar in Ojai, California, the company's founder had a vision to blend his passion for organic winemaking and the ancient alchemy of fermentation to create modern botanical brews rooted in age-old knowledge and traditions. Today, the company handcrafts Hard Kombuchas, Hard Seltzers, and various beverage innovations. All of their bold and imaginative flavor combinations are fermented with organic ingredients, whole plant botanicals, superfruits and adaptogens. Launched in the midst of the 2017 Thomas Fires, and humbled by the experience that made them, Flying Embers donates a portion of proceeds to first responders. To learn more visit FlyingEmbers.com or @FlyingEmbersBrew.