Lab/Cellar Harvest Intern

Huneeus Vintners LLC•Sebastopol, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Faust Wines is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated individual to join us for harvest at our Sebastopol winery. We are a small, passionate team that works with multiple wine grape varietals sourced from our organically farmed estates and grower owned vineyards in Napa and Sonoma counties. Weekly team lunches will be provided as well as many opportunities to explore our critically acclaimed wines. Applicants are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

Requirements

Basic lab skills – including pipetting, titration, and the ability to follow protocols
High school diploma required
Minimum experience will include 2 harvests with at least 1 as a lab tech
Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills (English)
Proficient in Excel & Word
Possess a high attention to detail
A positive attitude, open and curious – asks thoughtful questions
Must be legally able to work in the USA

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree in enology or science preferred
Vintrace experience a plus

Responsibilities

Perform routine juice panels and wine analysis including: Brix, pH, TA & DO.
Daily Brix, Temp checks & Data Entry
Wine Sampling from tank and barrels
Organize wine samples for outside analysis as needed
Maintain lab cleanliness, inventory reagents and supplies
Perform additions, inoculations and assist with cellar activities as needed.
Ability to work in the cellar with the winemaking team as necessary. This is a role that will assist the production team when lab responsibilities are complete on a day-to-day basis.