What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wine Laboratory Assistant position at Williams Selyem Winery?
Company Overview
We are a renowned winery passionate about crafting exceptional wines that express the uniqueness of extraordinary vineyard sites. Our state-of-the-art harvest facility in Healdsburg, California, offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with our experienced winemaking team.
Job Description
This is a hands-on role where you will perform standard winery analyses, including Brix, pH, TA, CO2, VA, alcohol, and enzymatic techniques. You will also collect wine and juice samples for tasting and analysis, monitor tank fermentation for Brix and temperature, and maintain and calibrate all laboratory equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all standard winery analyses
- Collect wine and juice samples for tasting and analysis
- Monitor tank fermentation for Brix and temperature
- Maintain and calibrate all laboratory equipment
- Enter data into Excel and Innovint
- Generate reports with Innovint and Excel
- Assist in cultivating and inoculating yeast and malolactic cultures
- Support cellar tasks, such as punch downs, topping, cleaning, etc.
Requirements:
- At least one harvest of lab experience and previous cellar experience preferred
- BS in Enology/Chemistry or equivalent experience
- General knowledge of winemaking and viticulture
- Ability to climb, bend, stand for prolonged lengths of time, and lift 50lbs
- Ability to work long, flexible hours through busy harvest time
- Candidates must be at least 21 years of age by start of internship
- Ability to legally work in the USA
Benefits
- Lunch and snacks provided daily
- Opportunity to purchase Williams Selyem wines
Additional Information
Candidates should be very organized, accurate, and able to efficiently multitask. This individual should work well in a team setting but also be able to work on tasks alone. We offer competitive hourly pay rates based on experience.
