Lab Intern

Job Responsibilities

• Process grape maturity samples.
• Sample collection from a variety of sources, such as tanks, barrels, and concrete eggs.
• Daily analysis of juice and wine including: Brix & Temperature (DMA), pH + TA Measurements (Auto-Titrator), Enzymatic Analysis on Y15 (Glucose-Fructose, PAN, AMM, YAN, Acetic Acid, Malic Acid, FSO2, TSO2), Phenolics & Color Analysis (CIELab & Spectrophotometer), Ethanol (Alcolyzer).
• Sample preparation such as degassing, centrifuging, and labelling.
• Perform laboratory calibrations, make and standardize lab solutions.
• Data entry into wine database and Excel.
• Follow all Safety Procedures and SOPs.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 1 harvest in a laboratory setting, with experience at a large-scale production winery a plus.
• Ability to work on catwalks at different heights and in temperature controlled environments.
• Extended periods of walking, standing, climbing stairways and ladders.
• Ability to commit to a flexible schedule, which will almost certainly include long hours, overtime, and weekend work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience with Vintrace database a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move for at least ten hours.
• Potentia ability to lift, bend, rotate, move, and carry up to 40 pounds over the course of the shift.

Your Compensation

The starting hourly rate is $20.50 per hour. Hourly rate for interns with additional years of experience dependent on the number of harvests completed. At A to Z Wineworks, we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits

• A daily catered meal during peak of harvest.
• Wine tasting opportunities and generous wine discounts.
• Safe, shared events that provide camaraderie, learning opportunities, and most importantly, sharing in a great company culture.