A to Z Wineworks, located at their REX HILL property in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, seeks experienced lab interns for the 2024 vintage. This harvest laboratory position will concentrate on analysis of grape maturity samples, juice, and wine while working with our experienced lab team. This paid seasonal position will run from around mid-August through early November but is dependent on the growing season. Official harvest timing will be shared as the season progresses.

The Oregon brands of A to Z Wineworks, REX HILL and Erath are proud to be a part of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). Established 20, 40 and over 50 years respectively, these three wineries have independently earned reputations for creating classic Oregon wines of quality and value. Together with SMWE’s California and Washington wineries, our group of wineries include some of the finest wines in the world and we truly value our vineyards and the art of winemaking. This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.

Job Responsibilities Include:
- Process grape maturity samples.
- Sample collection from a variety of sources, such as tanks, barrels, and concrete eggs.
- Daily analysis of juice and wine including:
- Brix & Temperature (DMA)
- pH + TA Measurements (Auto-Titrator)
- Enzymatic Analysis on Y15 (Glucose-Fructose, PAN, AMM, YAN, Acetic Acid, Malic Acid, FSO2, TSO2)
- Phenolics & Color Analysis (CIELab & Spectrophotometer)
- Ethanol (Alcolyzer)
- Sample preparation such as degassing, centrifuging, and labelling.
- Perform laboratory calibrations, make and standardize lab solutions.
- Data entry into wine database and Excel.
- Follow all Safety Procedures and SOPs.

Position Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 harvest in a laboratory setting, with experience at a large-scale production winery a plus.
- Ability to work on catwalks at different heights and in temperature controlled environments.
- Extended periods of walking, standing, climbing stairways and ladders.
- Ability to commit to a flexible schedule, which will almost certainly include long hours, overtime, and weekend work.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Experience with Vintrace database a plus
- Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong verbal/written communication skills in English.
- Ability to stand and move for at least ten hours.
- Proven ability to lift, bend, rotate, move, and carry up to 40 pounds over the course of the shift.

Your Compensation:
The starting hourly rate is $20.50 per hour. Hourly rate for interns with additional years of experience dependent on the number of harvests completed. At A to Z Wineworks, we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Additional Benefits include:
- A daily catered meal during peak of harvest.
- Wine tasting opportunities and generous wine discounts.
- Safe, shared events that provide camaraderie, learning opportunities, and most importantly, sharing in a great company culture.
Past Trainees and interns have stated that, “A harvest at A to Z Wineworks is rewarding and a career builder. “

Culture at A to Z Wineworks:

- We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.
- We Care: We put people first – our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.
- We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can’t accomplish – together – and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

A to Z Wineworks is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.
Interested in exploring the possibilities? Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@atozwineworks.com, but don’t stop there. Take some time to explore the A to Z website and view the About A to Z Wineworks playlist on our YouTube channel.