Matt Lawrence

My name is Matt Lawrence, I consider myself a creative. I like organizing events, have a biochemistry degree, and am proficient with fermentation of all types. 

Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. / Quality Control Scientist

DECEMBER 2020 - PRESENT,  VICTORIA, BC

-Research and Development of new products, including simultaneous management of short, medium and long term projects

-Management of databases and computer-based data logs

-Coordination of sensory panels of large groups of people

-Analysis of beer, water, raw materials and spirits, including sensory, chemical analysis, and microbiological analysis. 

-Development of standards of raw materials to maintain cross brand quality

-Quality control and communication with chemical and boutique ingredient suppliers to ensure raw materials meet specifications

-Identification of problems across the brewery and implementation of solutions using creative thinking and coordination of teams across departments. Explanation of complex scientific concepts across an array of scientific and non-scientific audiences

-Reviewing literature to help identify potential solutions to complaints / problems

- Deep understanding of chemical, microbiological, and manufacturing processes .

-Time management to achieve weekly tasks while incorporating new research topics

Phillips Brewing and Malting Co.  / Head  Distiller / Brewer

FEBRUARY 2023 - PRESENT

-Working in a safe and responsible manner with dangerous materials 

-Diligent and precise record keeping and measurements, utilizing both paper and digital databases

-Scheduling of distillations and brewing, managing stocks of raw materials

-Organization and adaptability

-Cross department communicating, education and presenting information through the facilitation of meetings

Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. / Packaging Operator

APRIL 2020 - DECEMBER 2020

-Maintenance of machinery. 

-Operation of packaging equipment. 

-Team environment and managing of resources and time efficiently

-Ability to work under pressure in loud stressful environments. 

-Fast paced problem solving  

Lallemande / Research Assistant

MAY 2019 - DECEMBER 2019, MONTREAL QC

-HPLC, chemical testing and analysis of various yeast strains and their effect on fermentation.

-Sampling and management of wild yeasts and bacteria, quality control and diligent and careful work

-Communication and coordination across labs in French and English 

-Management of laboratory time

University of Victoria / B.Sc. Biochemistry

 VICTORIA, BC

Yamnuska Mountain Adventures / Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue

CANMORE, AB

SIMBS / Mountain Bike Trail Building Fundamentals

VICTORIA, BC

University of Calgary / AST-1 Certification

CALGARY, AB