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Seasonal Lab Technician

The Duckhorn Portfolio

Geyserville, CA

Job Description:

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. Today, our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera, Kosta Browne, Greenwing and Postmark.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Seasonal Lab Technician. The Seasonal Lab Technician is responsible for fermentation monitoring, tank and barrel sampling, and wine analysis. It is expected that repeatable, accurate sampling and analyses are provided; and a positive
Work environment is maintained through active team contribution and open communication.


What we will ask you to do:
•  Monitors daily fermentation.
•  Evaluates and communicates sensory characteristics of fermentations to winemaking team.
•  Follows lab protocols to sample from tanks, barrels, and vineyards.
•  Performs analysis of grape and wine samples (Brix, TA, pH, alcohol, sulfur, etc.).
•  Prepares solutions, maintains chemicals, and calibrates equipment.
•  Supports cellar with additions and inoculations as needed.
•  Cleans and performs preventative maintenance of instruments and equipment.
•  Performs accurate data entry and tracking using Microsoft Excel.
•  Prepares trials and blends upon request.
•  Opportunity to learn diverse winemaking techniques from multiple labels including Duckhorn, Decoy, Goldeneye, and Migration.

What you will need:
•  Basic lab skills – including pipetting, titration, and ability to follow protocols
•  High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree in enology or science preferred.
•  Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Intermediate reading, writing, and math skills.
•  Must have intermediate English communication skills, both written and verbal.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
•  Dependability, independence, and initiative.


What we will provide:
•  Discounts on wine and merchandise.
•  Sick time accrual.
•  A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.
•  A company that promotes from within, provides great training and development programs and opportunities.
•  The hourly pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00.

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Thursday, April 17th
Type of Work:
Harvest Help
Job Level:
Internship/Seasonal
Compensation:
$‌2O.OO ‍−‌ $23.OO