We are Parallel 49 Brewing Company, a craft brewery based in the heart of East Vancouver. We were founded in 2012 by passionate craft beer enthusiasts and have quickly become a staple in the Canadian craft beer scene. We are looking for skilled and interesting people with great attitudes to complement our team while we remain a top employer in Vancouver and the craft beer industry.As part of the Quality Assurance (QA) department, the laboratory assistant's primary responsibility is to support the QA Technician and QA Manager in ensuring that all products conform to the highest quality and consistency standards. The quality assurance department conducts chemical and biological tests including, but not limited to: pH and Plato monitoring, alcohol measurement, total acidity, color, bitterness, dissolved oxygen, cell counting, microbiological identification, aseptic isolation of bacteria and yeast, yeast propagation, and PCR for spoilage organisms. The laboratory assistant will support the department by obtaining and preparing samples, and performing various quality testing methods on beers and RTDs.Duties and ResponsibilitiesQuality control of Beer and RTDsQuality control sampling and measurement (measurement of plato, density, and pH)Alcohol content sampling and measurementMeasurement of TPOAssist with the microbiological analysis of beer and RTDsPouring agar platesMaking incubation brothAseptic samplingCell countingAssist with lab operationsCollecting samples as requestedMaintaining a clean and tidy labScanning and printingCommunicationMaintaining open & positive relationships with all departmentsOpen communication with the Quality Assurance Manager and all departmentsReport all quality issues or deficiencies to the QA ManagerPerform all other duties as required or assignedQualificationsPrevious experience in the food or beverage industry is considered an assetPrevious laboratory experience is considered an assetAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work well under pressure and tight deadlinesEducation RequirementsA secondary School Diploma or equivalent requiredCollege or University level biology and chemistry science courses are considered an assetWorking ConditionsWorking indoors in a lab settingRequired to adhere to all safety procedures and to wear required personal protective equipmentFantastic team of people who are passionate about craft beer and sharing our brews with our communityEmployee Staff Card loaded bi-weekly with money for you to use in our Street Kitchen on food and beverage and in our retail storeStaff discounts on food while you're working and on days offWe love to train our people and promote from within Parallel 49 Brewing Company is committed to building a workplace that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusivity, and ensures equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. We are an equal-opportunity employer driven by our mission of creating great beer accessible to all.We value and respect differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, and other dimensions of diversity. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive setting for all team members to talk openly, grow our understanding of others' experiences and continue to learn how to improve our approaches.

📌 Temporary Laboratory Assistant (Vancouver)
🏢 Parallel 49 Brewing
📍 Vancouver