About C. Mondavi & Family: C. Mondavi & Family is a majority women-owned wine company based in St. Helena, California, that is committed to sustainability in its operations. Founded in 1943 by Cesare and Rosa Mondavi, the company is now owned and operated by third-generation co-proprietors Marc Mondavi and Peter Mondavi Jr., along with their children, the fourth generation, who have stepped into the business. The family legacy continues to grow with the recent arrival of the fifth generation. With a portfolio that includes Charles Krug Winery, CK Mondavi and Family, Flat Top Hills, French Blue, West + Wilder, Valdo, Aviana, Villa Pereire, and Domaines Peyronie. C. Mondavi & Family continues to expand while also prioritizing sustainable practices in their vineyards and winemaking. They hold over 1,500 acres of Napa Valley and California vineyards that they manage using environmentally friendly practices, including water conservation, cover crops, and integrated pest management. For more information on C. Mondavi & Family, please visit www.cmondavifamily.com.

Job Summary
The Harvest Laboratory Technician is responsible for the timely and accurate analysis of grapes, must, and wine for the multiple brands under the C. Mondavi and Family Company. All Laboratory personnel must operate in an “on demand” environment at times due to certain irregularities of the cellar work and should be prepared to be flexible and recognize priorities as may affect the winery as a whole. The position works closely with the Enologist to manage daily analysis workflow and special projects but must interface with the winemakers and cellar teams as well.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to the following)
•  Juice and wine sampling from tanks, barrels
•  Set up and calibration of laboratory equipment
•  Prepare reagents and standard solutions
•  Routine wine analysis including pH, TA, VA, ALC, FTSO2, MA, RS, BX, NOPA, AM, heat and cold stability, color and phenolics, and as may be required
•  Filling in for Quality Control Lab personnel as needed to maintain bottling line quality
•  Preparation of lab scale blends, trials, for acids, miscellaneous adjustments
•  Set up/break down for tastings, trials as directed
•  Swabbing of tanks and equipment for sanitation
•  Handling of sanitation materials, SO2 solution, fining materials
•  Adherence to safety rules and requirements in the laboratories and cellar
•  Special projects and trials as required
•  Vineyard berry sampling
•  Yeast and bacteria inoculations and nutrient additions to tanks and barrels
•  Brix and temperature monitoring
•  Library wine inventory
•  Promptly recording and reporting data
•  Update SOPs
•  Working in an efficient and timely manner while prioritizing multiple projects at once
•  Participation in maintaining a safe, organized, clean working environment

Job Requirements:
•  English reading and writing
•  Bachelor of Science degree in Enology, Fermentation Science, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent experience in a winery laboratory or as determined for the open position
•  Knowledge of basic winery and cellar procedures a plus
•  Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Winemaker’s Database a plus
•  Must be punctual; must be available for overtime or flexible hours as required
•  Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively; able to manage cellar equipment, wet and cold working environments, standing for long periods of time, occasional use of ladders and catwalks, rough flooring, and exposure to common wine additives and products with appropriate protective gear.
•  Traits for this position include: organizational skills, attention to detail, precision, and reproducibility, excellent communication skills, problem solving skills; the ability to follow through, self-manage, and communicate status on various tasks or research
•  Position will require a positive outlook and demeanor, and the ability to work well with others.

General
•  Position is hourly
•  Hours: Non-harvest hours may alternate between 5 x 8 or 4 x 10 as determined by Supervisor. Harvest hours may range from 40-60 hours per week. Expect to work approximately 60 hours a week from late September to October
•  Flexible scheduling and hours, seasonally or based on special projects/situation including weekends and shift work
•  Employment may range from late June through December
•  This role is principally based within the winery
•  Reports to Lab Supervisor