QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST 1 OR 2

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him.

That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today.

Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people.

We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger.

We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Quality Assurance Analyst 1 or 2 will perform routine testing and analysis of product(s) including but not limited to wort, beer, and raw materials throughout the brewing and packaging process to maintain product quality.

This role collaborates internally to report quality findings to brewery team members as appropriate.

NOTE:  Selected candidate may be offered Quality Assurance Analyst 1 or 2 depending on relevant experience and qualifications. 

This position is 1st shift - 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

What's In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it.

For starters, we’re offering $18.08 to $30.16 hourly compensation for this role.

Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.

But base pay is just the beginning.

We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care.

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave.

We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

Quality Assurance Analyst 1

What You Will Do



* Accurately analyze in-process and finished products and report any out of specification results/trends to lab supervisor/production staff to initiate corrective action


* Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, product specifications, and quality procedures; complete tasks thoroughly and accurately to ensure compliance with quality standards


* Participate in production (brewing & packaging) processes, delivering superior internal customer service; isolate and contain product that does not meet quality standards


* Responsible for delivering on actions to out of specification test results and quality issue investigation


* Communicates effectively to brewery stakeholders via production tools such as: pass down, Microsoft Teams, radio, etc.


* Calibrate, maintain and repair lab and field equipment to ensure the instruments are operational and reliable at all times


* Escalates urgent issues in a timely ...