The LAB TECHNICIAN position focuses on wine quality control and is a vital member of the winemaking team. Duties include: laboratory analysis of grape juice, must, and wine; organized record keeping in InnoVint winemaking database; evaluating data for trends and flagging deviations for winemakers; preparing trials & tastings; maintaining wine lab equipment & lab supplies inventory.
Essential Functions:

•  Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment: arrange for repairs, maintenance, and/or replacement when necessary.
•  Prepare and standardize chemicals.
•  Plan and execute routine analysis panels efficiently aligning with key junctures of the winemaking process and cellar activities.
•  Pull wine samples from tank and barrel in the cellar.
•  Perform or out-source detailed physical & chemical analysis monitoring the winemaking process: pre-harvest vineyard maturation (juice), fermentation/vinification, aging & pre/post-bottling; (e.g. sulfur dioxide, acidity (titratable, volatile, malic, pH, etc...), ethanol, sugar (Brix, glucose/fructose)) primarily via auto-titrator, Alcolyzer, FOSS & enzymatic methods.
•  Comprehensive data entry into InnoVint winemaking database, as well as reporting deviations and trends within the dataset to winemaking team.
•  Support quality control via sensory monitoring: identifying flaws or problems and contributing palate to winemaking team decisions.
•  Participate in prescribing additions and preparing work orders for cellar execution.
•  Prepare blending and fining trials.
•  Maintain clean and organized lab.
•  Maintain lab manual.
•  Support organization and inventory of enological supplies (physical and within InnoVint database)

Additional Functions:

•  Company safety training participation & policy compliance.

Necessary Skills:

•  Language: Intermediate English language proficiency required.
•  Math: Arithmetic & basic algebra skills as applies to calculating unit conversions, interpreting analysis results and determining add rates.
•  Logic: Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic routine, common sense, problem-solving, team collaboration & communication, strong work ethic and a convivial attitude will be valued.
•  Computer: Intermediate computer skills: Office suite applications, database adoption receptivity, tidy communication habits, conscientious of data security principles; familiarity with generative AI applications (e.g. ChatGPT) a plus.

Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses:

•  BA or BS degree or 1-2 years relevant experience/training including chemistry coursework w/labs, or combination of education/experience.

Physical Requirements:

•  Manual dexterity, as well as gross motor skills & strength (occasionally strenuous) required for navigating a winery environment: lifting & moving 40+lbs, standing, walking & climbing.

Work Environment:

•  Indoors (lab & cellar) and occasional outdoor environments will subject worker to significantly variable lighting, temperature, ventilation and/or exposure to the elements.
•  Lab & cellar chemical exposure, and moderate noise levels typical of winery equipment will require vigilance & PPE (provided for all workers).

Schedule and Travel Requirements:

•  Variable schedule: 40hr/week (weekdays Nov-Jul), with additional weekend day & periodic evenings during the harvest season (~Aug-Oct) when keen flexibility will be essential and appreciated.
•  Position may entail occasional offsite errands & duties and travel to related winery sites and vineyards. No overnight travel required.

Boisset Collection is an equal opportunity employer.

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