**Position schedule: July - December**

Position Summary:
Performs all routine chemical, physical and microbiological analyses to monitor product quality from grape through bottling of the finished wine. In a team-based environment this position will also support cellar operations as it relates to chemical additions and inoculations. Performs lab equipment start/shut down procedures and maintains calibration records properly.

This job description is designed to outline the essential functions of the position but is not intended to be all inclusive.


Key Responsibilities:
•  Samples juices, fermenting musts and wines for analysis and tasting.
•  Performs all routine wet chemical/physical analyses on grapes, fermenting musts and wines during harvest, bottling and storage.
•  Types of analysis includes free and total SO2, TA, pH, VA, Brix, Alcohol, Malic, NOPA,
•  Performs bench trials for blending, fining and additions.
•  Performs daily monitoring of fermentations, and daily brix checks
•  Performs tasks related to harvest chemical additions and inoculations
•  Utilizes pumps, hoses following standard cellar practices as it relates to chemical additions
•  Performs routine analyses to assure wine meets legal and quality requirements.
•  Completes daily bottling start up analysis
•  Maintains clear, concise and accessible records of all data for juices, wines, microbiological work and bottling samples.
•  Inputs wine/juice analysis into Winemaker’s Database program. WIPS
•  Recognizes and resolves any discrepancies in data.
•  Orders laboratory supplies when necessary.
•  Maintains lab in a clean and orderly state.
•  Must respect all winery safety regulations pertaining to the use and proper disposal of chemicals.
•  Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications / Experience:
Required Qualifications:
•  21 years of age
•  Strong chemistry skills required to run analysis.
•  Must have prior experience working in a professional lab environment
•  Understands standards as it relates to the beverage industry and the ability to communicate deviations

Preferred Skills:
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills desired.
•  Must be highly organized and able to multi-task multiple projects.
•  Ability to work as a team with all winery employees.
•  Ability to work flexible shifts and long hours.
•  Working knowledge of MS Office and Teams

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
•  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
•  May require standing up to 3 hours.
•  Work is repetitious in nature with a high demand for speed, accuracy and precision.
•  Ability to work irregular shifts and long hours during grape harvest.


The hourly range for this role, based in California is $18.00 to $24.00. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.