Harvest Lab Technician - St. Helena, CA

Job Summary

To perform analysis of wine and grape components.

Essential Functions

• Obtain wine samples from tanks and juice samples from grape trucks
• Perform pH, TA, brix, and nutritional analyses on grape and juice samples
• Generate analytical results accurately and efficiently
• Perform wine analyses using equipment such as gas chromatography, turbidimeter, spectrophotometer, enzymatic analyzer
• Chemical preparation (acids, bases, buffers, reference standards)
• Comply with ISO/17025 Quality System
• Understand the Food Safety and Quality Management System and related activities, including the ISO Food Safety & Quality Policy
• Report problems with the food safety management system to supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Enology, Chemistry or similar Science preferred
• Lab courses or familiarity with winemaking a plus
• Good interpersonal skills, proven ability to communicate effectively and work well with other employees
• Ability to follow instructions and take direction