About the role#
The Boston Beer Company is seeking a motivated co-op to join the Sensory Production team in Milton, Delaware. This position supports sensory evaluation programs to ensure product quality and consistency. You will gain hands-on experience in laboratory operations, data analysis, and quality assurance while working directly with Manufacturing, Quality, Brewing, Packaging, and Operations teams. This is a full-time, 6-month program running from January 4, 2027, through June 25, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Lead sensory panel activities, including sample collection, testing creation, and panel execution.
- Support discrimination testing, descriptive analysis, and lexicon development.
- Maintain the sensory laboratory, manage inventory, and ensure equipment calibration and readiness.
- Analyze sensory data to identify trends and support reporting and dashboard development.
- Assist in communicating findings and recommendations to business stakeholders.
- Participate in process optimization, SOP development, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to connect sensory science with product quality and consumer experience.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program in Brewing, Psychology, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- A strong scientific foundation and interest in sensory science, quality assurance, or manufacturing.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for extended periods.
- Previous laboratory or brewery operations experience is preferred.
- Experience with software such as Compusense or XLSTAT is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Milton, Delaware.
- You are expected to work on-site five days per week.
- You must remain enrolled in school upon completion of the co-op.
About The Boston Beer Company
The Boston Beer Company operates within the food and beverage services industry. Founded in 1984 by Jim Koch, the firm focuses on the production of beer and beyond beer products. It is a public company based in Boston, Massachusetts. The organization maintains a workforce of between 1,001 and 5,000 employees.
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