Enologist/Lab Technician

Job Description: Enologist/Lab Technician

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Enologist/Lab Tech with at least two years of experience in a winery laboratory. This role is integral to ensuring quality control throughout the winemaking process, from harvest to bottling. This position performs a variety of analyses, assists with cellar operations, and contributes to the overall efficiency of the winery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Analytical Testing: Perform various analyses in wine production, including Total/Titratable Acid (TA), pH, Free and Total Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), Volatile Acidity (VA), Residual Sugar (RS), and Alcohol concentrations. Make solutions as required for analyses.
• Data and Laboratory Management: Responsible for all, analytical results, reports, and trials. Coordinate analyses to ensure efficient production workflow, bottling schedule, and cellar/barrel activities.
• Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory. Order, stock, and manage lab supply inventory. Perform general maintenance and ensure hygiene of laboratory facilities.
• Harvest and Cellar Operations: Assist with harvest activities, additions, inoculations, fermentation monitoring, barrel topping, bottling activities, fruit processing, yeast inoculation, sample collection, and other assigned tasks.
• Safety: Help ensure staff compliance with safety requirements. Assist Winemakers and Cellar Master in developing and executing safety policies.
• Quality Control: Implement and manage wine QC program processes and procedures.
• Bottling: Conduct bottling QC, including assisting with tank preparation and performing bottled wine evaluations.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to climb and utilize stairs, catwalks, and ladders safely.
• Ability to work in a winery environment, including exposure to temperature variations, noise, and chemicals.

Skills and Experience:

1. Degree in Enology, Fermentation Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for educational requirements.

2. 2 years of experience in a winery lab or similar setting.

3. Working knowledge of lab and winery processes and procedures.

4. Proficiency in Excel and Google Docs. Winery database management (Innovint) a strong plus.

5. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

6. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

7. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds repetitively.

8. Ability to climb and utilize stairs, catwalks, and ladders safely.

9. 2-5 years related experience preferred.

Perks & Benefits:

1. $28.00 to $30.00 Hourly

2. 90% Employer paid Medical, Dental & Vision

3. 100% paid long term disability insurance.

4. 100% paid 50k basic life/AD&D insurance.

5. 4% 401(k) match (after 6 months employment)

6. 15 days paid vacation

7. 50 hours paid sick

8. 10 paid holidays.

9. Access to nutritional products.

10. 50% discount on wine.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Winery Lab / Enology: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $30