Lab Technician-Seasonal

E&J Gallo Winery • Livingston, NJ

268d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grape Assessment Lab is seeking a seasonal lab tech to support our operation and deliver quality chemistry data used for research and production. As a member of our team, you will be exposed to our grape supply and have hands-on experience operating equipment used to process grapes into lab samples. In addition, you will be exposed to grape analytical methods. To fulfill this position, you will be required to have daily communication with supervisor and stay up to date with email and other various forms of communication platforms. Maintains satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness. Under general supervision, for portions of the time if not all, you will work in a wet lab setting working with a team to process samples in a timely manner and responsible that all chemicals used are handled correctly. You will operate machinery independently or alongside colleagues. You may be required to work in the analytical lab assisting analyst with sample preparation and operating analytical instruments. Since work will take place in a wet lab setting and analytical setting, you will be responsible for following all safety procedures and measures pertaining to each work setting. To fulfill some tasks, you may need to drive to different job sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree with a minimum of 12 units of completed college level chemistry or biology courses with labs; OR in the process of obtaining a degree with the same requirements.
• High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate, plus 3 years of Laboratory Technician experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR 3 Harvest Seasons as a Gallo Laboratory Assistant.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and carry cases of product that can weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Availability for 3 shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) and willingness to work overtime and weekends.
• Ability to conduct work at extreme heights.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Willingness to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, and events up to 5% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support lab operations and deliver quality chemistry data for research and production.
• Operate equipment to process grapes into lab samples.
• Communicate daily with supervisor and stay updated via email and other platforms.
• Work in a wet lab setting to process samples in a timely manner.
• Handle chemicals correctly and follow safety procedures.
• Assist analysts with sample preparation and operating analytical instruments.
• Drive to different job sites as required.

Benefits

• $21.75/hour compensation.
• Hands-on experience in a lab setting.
• Exposure to grape analytical methods.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree