Lab Intern

A to Z Wineworks • Newberg, OR

12d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

A to Z Wineworks, LLC, located at their REX HILL property in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, seeks experienced lab interns for the 2026 vintage. This harvest laboratory position will concentrate on analysis of grape maturity samples, juice, and wine while working with our experienced lab team. This paid seasonal position will run from around mid-August through early November but is dependent on the growing season. Official harvest timing will be shared as the season progresses.

A to Z LLC brings together three of Oregon’s most iconic wine brands—A to Z Wineworks, REX HILL, and Erath—united by a shared commitment to quality, sustainability, and the enduring character of Oregon wine. As certified B Corps, Silver Members of IWCA, and founding members of LIVE, we balance commerce with conscience, crafting wines that deliver exceptional value without compromise.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 harvest in a laboratory setting, with experience at a large-scale production winery a plus.
• Ability to work on catwalks at different heights and in temperature controlled environments.
• Extended periods of walking, standing, climbing stairways and ladders.
• Ability to commit to a flexible schedule, which will almost certainly include long hours, overtime, and weekend work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience with Vintrace database a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English.
• Ability to stand and move for at least ten hours.
• Proven ability to lift, bend, rotate, move, and carry up to 40 pounds over the course of the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Vintrace database a plus.
• Minimum of 1 harvest in a laboratory setting, with experience at a large-scale production winery a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process grape maturity samples.
• Sample collection from a variety of sources, such as tanks, barrels, and concrete eggs.
• Daily analysis of juice and wine including:
• Brix & Temperature (DMA)
• pH + TA Measurements (Auto-Titrator)
• Enzymatic Analysis on Y15 (Glucose-Fructose, PAN, AMM, YAN, Acetic Acid, Malic Acid, FSO2, TSO2)
• Phenolics & Color Analysis (CIELab & Spectrophotometer)
• Ethanol (Alcolyzer)
• Sample preparation such as degassing, centrifuging, and labelling.
• Perform laboratory calibrations, make and standardize lab solutions.
• Data entry into wine database and Excel.
• Follow all Safety Procedures and SOPs.

Benefits

• A daily catered meal during peak of harvest.
• Wine tasting opportunities and generous wine discounts.
• Safe, shared events that provide camaraderie, learning opportunities, and most importantly, sharing in a great company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed