Lab Analyst I
Description
Winery: Cardinale / Jackson Family Wines: Oakville
Position Description: Laboratory Analyst
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Lab Manager, the lab analyst will perform routine wine and juice analysis on both fermenting and finished wines. They will also calibrate equipment, troubleshoot data, manage workflow, enter data into online databases (LIMS and BIMS), help train harvest interns, and work on special projects as needed. This position requires the ability to follow directions safely, accurately, and in a timely manner. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with both winemaking and cellar teams, as well as a variety of brands such as Freemark Abbey, Cardinale, Lokoya, La Jota, Mount Brave, Arrowood, and custom crush clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow lab S.O.P.’s as well as adhere to all winery safety protocols
- Daily set up and calibration of lab equipment
- Preventative maintenance of lab equipment when needed
- Effectively and efficiently perform routine wine analyses as well as communicate results to the appropriate teams
- Accurately pull samples from tanks and barrels
- Prepare samples for analysis
- Log all samples and results to online databases BIMS and LIMS
- Review results and re-run samples as needed
- Set up bench trials, filterability tests, cold stability tests, and heat stability tests as needed
- Responsible for glass inspection and quality control during bottling
- Monitor tank and barrel fermentations throughout harvest
- Participate in training of harvest interns
- Communicate and work well with the lab manager, lab staff, and other departments
- Participate in general housekeeping to maintain the cleanliness of the lab
Background/Experience:
A degree or coursework in Enology or other scientific fields is required. Previous winery and/or lab experience is preferred. This position requires excellent oral and written communication, computer proficiency, and organizational skills. Availability to work flexible shifts and overtime during harvest is required.
Physical Demands:
An ability to stand for long periods of time, reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift 50 pounds of weight (a case of wine). Must successfully complete post-offer pre-employment physical.
Wage Transparency:
The pay for this role ranges from $20.00 - $24.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.
Benefits:
- Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Vacation accrual; 12 paid holidays; 72 hours for Health & Wellness
- Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per year
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
- Wine discounts!
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