Opolo Wines LP, is seeking a detail-oriented Enologist to oversee quality control during bottling, ensure accurate wine and packaging tracking, and manage regulatory compliance. This role requires strong analytical skills, a high level of organization, and experience with bottling QA/QC, inventory management, and TTB compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining precision and consistency across all bottling and reporting activities.

Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $23-28 per hour DOE

Qualifications and Skills
•  Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Enology, or related sciences?
•  2-4 years of hands-on laboratory experience?
•  Experience with winery compliance
•  Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Vintrace a plus.
•  Ability to manage workload and prioritize effectively
•  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
•  High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:
•  Prepare and execute pre bottling analysis (FSO2, DO and CO2)
•  Bottling QC: tank preparation according to winemaker’s specification
•  Running and managing all QC checks during bottling
•  Fill heights, vacuum, DO, label specs
•  Ability to use, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment in good working condition
•  Preparing reagents, standards and solutions
•  Coordinate bottling trials and assist with final wine touch ups prior to bottling.
•  Maintain clean and organized lab space
•  Accurately document and report bottling analysis (data entry) in production software
•  Communicating with winery clients and their final bottling specifications
•  Managing bottling supply inventory with winery software(vintrace)
•  Completing all packaging workorders in Vintrace
•  Overseeing and administering the day-to-day operation of the Lab
•  Purchasing all required lab equipment and supplies as necessary
•  Detailed record keeping of all lab results and maintaining of wine database system (Vintrace)
•  Maintaining SDS of all winery chemicals and adhere to winery SOP’s
•  Performing juice or wine analysis in a timely fashion. Includes but not limited to pH, TA, VA, ALC, DO, Glu/Fru, FSO2, TSO2, color index, L- Malic, YAN, heat / cold stability
•  Setting up various wine bench trials as requested by winemaking team
•  Performing yeast inoculation, nutrient additions during harvest
•  Collecting samples from tanks, barrels, and bins
•  All other such enology-related duties as the Enologist believes is necessary or as the winemaking team may reasonably require from time to time

Physical Requirements:
•  Must be able to work long hours during peak periods, including weekends and nights (especially during harvest or special events)
•  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, walk/stand for extended periods, and climb ladders
•  Adherence to all winery safety protocols is required

Schedule and Compensation:
We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes:
•  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
•  Life insurance
•  401(k) with employer matching
•  Paid time off (PTO)
•  Direct deposit
•  Wellness program

Opolo Wines LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.