2026 Harvest Lab Technician

Crimson Wine Group LTD • Healdsburg, CA

5h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Enologist, the Harvest Lab Technician is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of all wine laboratory analysis including use of technical lab equipment, quality control on the bottling line, and analysis data management utilizing Microsoft Teams and Vintrace software.

Requirements

• Minimum experience of two harvests in winery lab.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Proficient with MS Windows, Office, etc. Experience with Vintrace preferred
• Experience in a laboratory environment; familiarity with equipment and safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs, analyzes, and documents lab tests to ensure maximum wine quality.
• Experience with specialized lab equipment such as the Admeo Y15, Steroglass Flash2 Auto-Titrator, and the Anton Paar Alcolyzer and DMA.
• Samples barrel lots and tanks for analysis and sensory evaluation.
• Analyze wines for bottling and perform regular QC checks of the bottling line.
• Performs, analyzes, and documents vineyard maturity and fermentation progress at harvest.
• Enters analysis in lab tracking document to assist in harvest winemaking decisions.
• Provides support of harvest operations in the cellar where necessary that may include inoculations, additions, tank mixing, transfers, and fork-lift operations.
• Willing to work extended hours as necessary during busy bottling and harvest season.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed