R&D Brewer Dogfish Head

We are currently hiring a R&D Brewer for Dogfish Head in Milton, DE. 

This role is responsible for making beer at the Dogfish Head Milton R&D Brewery, with emphasis on industry-leading safety and quality standards. This means you will join a team of dedicated, creative professionals who make the best beer in the US and are serious about doing it. You will succeed in this role because of your ability to contribute to and learn from a dynamic, innovation-focused work environment that leverages your passion for both the art and science of brewing. What you'll bring to the table is a proactive, can-do, multitasking work ethic and a problem-solving focus; forward looking ideas bolstered by a firm foundation in brewing theory; a detail-oriented approach that drives results; an ability to thrive as a member of a multi-talented team; and a desire to get your hands dirty brewing innovative lagers and ales.

What You'll Brew: 

• Executes brewing and packaging on 7-bbl R&D system for new product development, product
  optimization/improvement and ingredient trials
• Operation and routine maintenance of all brewing, processing, and packaging equipment
• Full ownership of assigned processing areas
• Adherence to all brewery safety and quality standards
• Maintenance of raw material inventory in collaboration with Operations team
• Occasional project work as assigned by Head Brewer or Brewing Manager
• Routine analytical lab work / in-process checks
• Accurate data collection, tracking, and analysis
• Participation in regular process review and troubleshooting
• Contribution to collaborative and individual recipe development as assigned
• Participation in daily sensory analysis panels
• Occasional forklifting / light shipping and receiving duties as needed
• Educates tasting room coworkers on attributes of new products
• Participates in supplier visits and ingredient evaluation as required
• Travel 5-10%
• Other duties as assigned
• Manage the ever-changing environment with customers arriving and leaving
• Ability to recognize and manage conflict
• Work overtime as needed which may require 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays

What Ingredients You'll Bring:  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 5+ years production brewery experience (> 20,000 bbls/yr)
• Thorough understanding of brewing process, brewing ingredients processing, use of flavorings and process aids
• Competent in all brewing functions related to raw materials, brewhouse, fermentation, aging, cold processing, packaging, and utilities
• Understanding of beer quality analytical and microbiological analysis and results interpretation
• Knowledge of GMP, HAACP and TTB/FDA regulations
• Computer: MS Office suite, Google Chrome
• Ability to flex schedule to meet operational demands

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 60lbs, sometimes repeatedly throughout the workday
• Regular walking and standing for long periods of time (up to 11 hours a day) on concrete, metal and grated surfaces
• While performing the duties of this role, it may be required to climb flights of stairs, work from heights or on elevated platforms 
• Agile enough to step over, crouch or crawl under
• Established dexterity to: 
  • Handle materials 
  • Operate equipment 
  • Interface with computer systems with precision 
  • Ability to pour, pick up a glass, deliver beverages to customers 
  • Ability to handle kitchen and service equipment 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• BS in Brewing Science, Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering (or related field)
• Product development in beverage alcohol at scale (>20,000 bbls)
• Comprehensive understanding of traditional & non-traditional brewing ingredients, their usage, effect on beer sensory attributes
• Formal sensory training (BBC, Aroxa, FlavorActiv) or Cicerone certification
• Experience with DOE, SPC and data interpretation
• ProLeit BrewMaxx automation platform operation and navigation

Level: 7

In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $24.28 - $48.08 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. 

Some Perks: 

Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too. 

In addition to generous healthcare on da