Quality Assurance R&D Co-op

Overview

We are currently hiring a Quality Assurance R&D Co-op in Boston for the Co-op cycle of July 2026–December 2026.

This position is responsible for assisting the Quality Laboratory team in meeting the daily requirements of the Samuel Adams R&D quality lab.

The responsibilities include daily analytical testing, package quality testing, and ensuring safe and sanitary working conditions at all times. Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks are essential. This position reports to Quality Assurance Manager.

This is a full-time, on-site position 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. May require overtime as needed.

• Cell counting and fermentation tracking
• Pull daily samples
• Chemical analysis on in-process beers and blended products, finished products, bottles and cans
• Assist with data entry in QA databases
• Maintain overall cleanliness and sanitation of lab
• Review and understand SOPs
• Participate in monthly GMP audits
• Promotes high product quality achievement within a professional work environment
• Understanding of and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and overall brewery sanitation and safety
• Ability to be on your feet and in motion for a majority of the day
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs
• Term project (design and complete) per review by QA Manager
• Other duties as required by brewery need

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be a student currently enrolled studying Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or brewing program
• Must have previous co-op or coursework focused on wet lab skills
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States, now or in the future
• Must be able to commit to a 6-month Co-Op Cycle – July – December 2026
• Must be able to commute daily to the Boston Brewery in Jamaica Plain, MA.
• Ability to work in a flexible and changing schedule
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to be attentive to all aspects of the manufacturing environment while working
• Is self-motivated, with a constant focus on raising the bar and a high sense of urgency
• Identifies problems, evaluates several options and recommendations, and supports a solution
• Ability to see the larger picture and keeps this in mind when making decisions
• Professional attitude and demeanor, and follows up on commitments
• Homebrewing experience a plus

Level: 10IC

In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $ per hour. However, it’s important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location.