Sensory Production Co-op at SAPB

We are currently hiring a Sensory Production Co-op for our Pennsylvania Brewer for the Co-op cycle of July 2026-December 2026.

The co-op with the SAPB Production Sensory team will support daily production and sensory projects at the Pennsylvania Brewery location. This role offers hands-on experience in product testing, data collection, and analysis. Your work will involve preparing samples, conducting sensory sessions, ensuring the integrity of data collection, and sustaining an inventory for the sensory lab. You will learn how to evaluate beverages and how these evaluations fit into any food and beverage company. You will also learn how to analyze and report data in scientific and meaninful way to help influence business decisions. You will have the opportunity to engage in cross - functional projects. The brewery environment is fast paced, so the co-op should have good time management skills and a strong work ethic but also enjoy the comradery and fun team events with the brewery team. 
 

What You'll Brew:

• Protect the sensory profile of high-quality products and ensure profile consistency 
• Help to ensure the day-to-day quality of the product by monitoring the sensory characteristics of the brand’s various processing stages · Maintain records for quality tracking 
• Assist in managing and maintaining all aspects of the sensory panel 
• Assist in training of new panelists and panel assessment techniques, as required 
• Prepare, conduct, and monitor all types of sensory panels, which include daily panels, tetrads, DFC, etc. · Gather samples, prep panels, schedule and execute panels, and collect and report data 
• Maintain lab organization – includes cleaning up before and after each panel and maintaining inventory of sensory supplies · Create and organize shipments for approvals or across brewery locations 

• Learn and understand how sensory assists in quality assurance in an active production brewing

   

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Education: Must be a student currently enrolled at an accredited University. 

Required:

• Must be able to commit to a 6-month Co-op

Desired:

• Pursuing a degree in the following fields in Brewing, Psychology, Food Science, Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Knowledge of brewery operations preferred
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize, and make knowledgeable, quick decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Time management and organizational skills, as well as ability to multi-task, are essential
• Candidates that are results oriented, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious, and take initiative
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with cross functional teams
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to continuously changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to follow Good Manufacturing Practices
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Best if you are interested in:

• Sensory Testing
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Brewing and/or Food science

Experience:

• Previous sensory and lab experience preferred

 

Physical Requirements:

• Office-Specific 
• May be required to periodically lift and/or move objects up to 50lbs 
• Ability to sit in front of a computer, tablet, etc. for an extended period of time 
• Bending, twisting and reaching 
• Willingness to wear PPE
   

Working Conditions:

• Office-Specific
• Standard office environment which includes desk, conference rooms, break rooms, etc. 
• Potential to be in an environment that is complex that necessitates high situational awareness 
• Occasional travel may be required and is at the discretion of your manager based on the needs of your position
   

 

Level: 10IC

In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $18.00-20.00 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.

 

 

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1