Lab Technician - 10:00 AM Shift (10:00 AM - 06:30 PM)
About The Position
To perform analysis of wine and grape components. The Lab Technician will sample and perform pH, TA, brix, and nutritional analysis on grape juice and fermenting juice, as well as various analyses on bottled wine and wines in storage. This role involves using instruments such as gas chromatograph, CO2 analyzer, alcolyzer, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autotitrator, and chemistry analyzer. The technician will read and interpret analytical results accurately, adhere to strict record-keeping policies, and work under pressure with multiple requests and deadlines. Responsibilities also include chemical preparation, understanding the Food Safety and Quality Management System, reporting food safety issues, working safely, and maintaining a clean workstation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in the sciences
- One or more years in similar position or in an academic lab environment
- Good interpersonal skills, proven ability to communicate effectively and work well with a team
- Valid California Driver’s license and clean DMV report
Nice To Haves
- Related science degree preferred
- Courses in enology or familiarity with winemaking and an appreciation of wine a plus
Responsibilities
- Sample and perform pH, TA, brix, and nutritional analysis on grape juice and fermenting juice
- Sample and perform various analyses on bottled wine and wines in storage
- Perform basic wine analysis using instruments such as gas chromatograph, CO2 analyzer, alcolyzer, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autotitrator and chemistry analyzer
- Read and interpret analytical results accurately and efficiently, adhering to strict record keeping policies
- Work under pressure with multiple requests, deadlines and prioritization of samples
- Chemical preparation (acids, bases, buffers, reference standards)
- Responsible for understanding the Food Safety and Quality Management System and related activities, including SQF standards
- Report problems with the food safety system to supervisor
- Work safely and maintain a clean, organized work station
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance coverage
- disability benefits
- PTO
- wellness programs
- fertility and family building benefits
- 401(k) plan
- profit-sharing contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
