Laboratory Assistant

Rocky Ridge Brewing Company is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team at the Jindong Brewery.

This is a hands-on role supporting the quality, consistency and safety of our beer throughout the brewing and packaging process.

Reporting to the Head of Quality and Safety, you'll be involved across laboratory analysis, quality assurance, yeast propagation, equipment calibration, sample management and our sensory program.

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated, with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine willingness to learn.

Previous laboratory experience or a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills will be highly regarded, but it's not essential. For us, attitude, accuracy and work ethic are just as important.

If you're interested in brewing science and like the idea of having a direct impact on the quality of the beer we produce, this could be a great opportunity to build your career.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

Laboratory Analysis

• Alcohol content testing
• PCR testing, including running samples and enrichments
• Retention sample testing and management of the stock sample library
• Fermentation monitoring and checks
• Yeast propagation
• Assisting with water treatment plant monitoring
• Managing laboratory glassware and associated equipment

Quality Assurance

• Bright Beer Tank (BBT) clearance prior to packaging
• Reviewing fermentation data
• PCR sampling
• Preparation of laboratory standards
• Laboratory quality control checks
• Assisting with brewery and production quality inspections

Equipment & Laboratory Management

• Maintenance and calibration of CBox, pH meters and density meters
• Monitoring laboratory consumable stock levels
• Ordering regularly used laboratory supplies
• Maintaining an organised, clean and safe laboratory environment

Sensory & Beer Quality

You'll also help coordinate and develop our sensory program, with a focus on continuously improving beer quality and consistency.

This includes:

• Running batch comparisons
• Coordinating horizontal tastings
• Conducting consistency checks
• Managing sensory glassware and preparation
• Helping incorporate structured sensory reviews into our regular management routine

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in accurate work
• Is organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Is comfortable working independently as well as part of a broader production team
• Has a practical, hands-on approach
• Is curious and willing to learn
• Understands the importance of following procedures and maintaining accurate records
• Has a strong commitment to safe work practices
• Has an interest in beer, brewing, food science, laboratory science or quality assurance

A Certificate III in Laboratory Skills or previous laboratory experience is well regarded, but not essential.

A passion for beer and brewing is definitely a plus.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to work directly within the brewing process rather than in a traditional standalone laboratory environment.

You'll get exposure to analytical testing, microbiology, fermentation, yeast management, quality assurance and sensory evaluation, while seeing how your work directly influences the finished product.

For someone wanting to develop a career in brewing science, laboratory operations or quality assurance, there's plenty to get involved in and learn.

How to Apply

If you're enthusiastic, detail-oriented and keen to build your skills within a growing brewing and quality environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter telling us a little about yourself, your relevant experience and why you'd like to join Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.