Quality Assurance Technician

A Tassie icon, J Boag and Son Brewing (Boags) has been producing its brews steeped in the rich history of the land it calls home. Supporting to ensure each of our products meets the high standards expected, our Quality Team analyses sensory characteristics, raw ingredient and in-process beer quality, and key chemical and microbiological parameters to ensure each brew is consistent and of the highest quality. We are now on the hunt for a Quality Assurance Technician to join this talented team. As a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician, you will bring with your knowledge and skill in quality and manufacturing to ensure the best-known ways are maintained in ingredient and product quality assessments, beer flavour profiling, and product composition and microbiological testing. Working batch to batch you will utilise your analytical and problem-solving skills to proactively act on results and support with investigations as they arise. This role is predominantly day shift Monday through Friday with some weekend work required. This role will be based on-site at the Boags Brewery in Launceston and is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Some of the things you’ll be doing in the role:Support with end-to-end batch testing to ensure product consistencyEnsure calibration and maintenance of QA equipment across the siteInvestigate quality-related complaints to provide a resolutionComplete all relevant QA administrationBe involved in new product initiatives to ensure on-time delivery Some of the skills you will bring:Previous experience in Quality Assurance procedures and processes in FMCGExposure to manufacturing processesResilience to engage with stakeholders and bringing people on a journeyExperience chemical and microbiological laboratory workExperience in the sensory analysis is desirableScience qualification or equivalent experience demonstrating scientific knowledge and learning agilityWhat you can expect in return:Full training in the role and career development opportunitiesExperience and exposure to multiple departments on-site from one roleSupportive leadership who will give you the tools you need to thrive Step into an innovative, exciting and dynamic beverage landscape Join a market leader in Australia and New ZealandAt Lion and Boag's, we choose to be a leader in driving inclusion, diversity, and gender parity in all teams in all areas of the business.Are you hesitating to apply because you don’t think you meet all the criteria? If you believe you are aligned with our values at Lion, we’d encourage you to still click on that apply button so we can explore your unique skill set and the value you could add to one of our teams.We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging unique perspectives to innovate and grow. If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us via inclusionanddiversity@lionco.com. This includes supporting transgender and gender diverse applicants as we understand the unique challenges and concerns these individuals might have.