CMB is a family-owned company with two historic winery locations in the Russian River Valley, Martin Ray Winery and Foppiano Winery. We strive for inclusivity, and encourage collaboration, without formalities. Our small, yet mighty team produces a diverse array of wines through our labels: Martin Ray, Angeline, Foppiano, Courtney Benham, Vina Robles and Synthesis. We are looking for someone to join our production team as a Laboratory/Cellar Technician. We operate out of our two facilities, Martin Ray Winery and Foppiano Winery, with crew often working in tandem at both sites. The ideal candidate will be a hardworking, self-motivated individual capable of performing all aspects of lab analyses and communicating effectively with cellar crew and winemaking staff. As Laboratory/Cellar Tech you would be interacting regularly with our winemakers, making this a great learning opportunity.


Job Description:

•  Coordinate sample pulling with winemaking and clients.
•  Writing and processing cellar workorders.
•  Assisting winemaking in scheduling cellar work.
•  Sampling tanks and barrels.
•  Perform and record laboratory analyses.
•  Keep legible and accurate records.
•  Assist in organizing cellar and laboratory inventory.
•  Assist winemaking in communicating with cellar crew.
•  Assist cellar crew in general cellar work, cleaning, and organizing (when needed).
•  Assist in monitoring fermentations and vineyard sampling (during harvest).
•  Ability to troubleshoot problems that may arise and communicate effectively.

Qualifications:

•  Knowledge of basic wine chemistry is required. Should have completed basic enology/chemistry coursework and worked at least one harvest.
•  Experience with wine lab analyses, especially titrations, Free SO2 via AO, pH, TA, Alcohol, °Brix by DMA, and the ability to learn other analyses quickly. Prior experience with enzymatic analysis and/or a FOSS WineScan would be a plus.
•  Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in English. Spanish bilingual preferred but not required.
•  Must have basic computer/typing skills and proficiency in Excel. Experience with Innovint winemaking software a plus.
•  Flexibility to travel between Martin Ray Winery and Foppiano Winery as needed. Mileage is reimbursed.
•  Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate accuracy and precision under minimal supervision.
•  An ability to analyze results, troubleshoot, and look for errors/outlying data.
•  Commitment to quality, including maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
•  Commitment to inclusivity and prioritizing workplace safety.
•  Successful candidates should have the ability to stand for long periods of time and be able to lift 45 lbs. This position requires a high level of energy, and candidates should be aware of the physical demands of working in a winery that is fast paced even during the off season.