What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harvest Laboratory Technician position at Kenwood Vineyards?
Job Description
Perform routine chemical, physical and microbiological analyses to monitor product quality from grape through bottling of the finished wine.
- Sample juices, fermenting musts and wines for analysis and tasting.
- Perform all routine wet chemical/physical analyses on grapes, fermenting musts and wines during harvest, bottling and storage.
- Conduct bench trials for blending, fining and additions.
- Monitor daily fermentations and perform brix checks.
- Assist with harvest chemical additions and inoculations.
- Utilize pumps and hoses following standard cellar practices for chemical additions.
- Analyze samples to ensure wine meets legal and quality requirements.
- Complete daily bottling start-up analysis.
- Maintain accurate records of data for juices, wines, microbiological work and bottling samples.
- Input wine/juice analysis into the Winemaker's Database program.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong chemistry skills required to run analysis.
- Prior experience working in a professional lab environment is essential.
- Understanding of industry standards and ability to communicate deviations.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
- Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
- Standing for up to 3 hours may be necessary.
- Work involves repetition with high demands for speed, accuracy and precision.
