Lab Technician II

Duckhorn Wine Company • Napa, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician II is responsible for fermentation monitoring, tank and barrel sampling, microbiology, and wine analysis. Provides repeatable, accurate sampling and analyses, and actively contributes to a team environment with open lines of communication.

Requirements

• Degree or degree in progress in viticulture, enology, or related field.
• Prior basic lab skills, analytical and math skills required.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal.
• Detail oriented: ability to recognize numbers outside of tolerance, raise red flags, and ask questions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work independently with each laboratory instrument with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fermentation: daily analysis and data entry of Brix and temperature using a DMA and TankNet controllers; daily sensory evaluation of fermentations.
• Monitor grape and wine analysis (Brix, TA, pH, FSO2, alcohol, enzymatics, etc., including use and optimization of high-throughput systems.
• Take samples from tank and barrels.
• Prepare trials, including heat and cold stability trials, and blends upon request.
• Assist with verification of microbiological load including flora or barrel lots.
• Support daily bottling with timely analysis and some routine work order writing.
• Track and input data using Microsoft NAV & Innovint database.

Benefits

• Health benefits for you and your family, including medical/dental/vision (with a competitively priced employee contribution to premium), and disability, life, & pet insurance.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• A 401(k) plan where we invest an amount equal to 10% of your wages in your retirement account, at no cost to you, subject to management discretion and vesting.
• A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.
• A company that promotes from within, provides great training and a generous tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees