Lab Technician

Riboli Family Wines•Los Angeles, CA

15d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

At Riboli Family Wines, we've spent over a century perfecting our craft—and we're just getting started. As a four-generation, family-owned winery and one of America's fastest-growing wine producers, we create brands that people genuinely love, including Stella Rosa, Spritz Del Conte, San Simeon, and San Antonio. We've been recognized as American Winery of the Year, but what drives us isn't awards—it's the joy our wines bring to tables, celebrations, and everyday moments. Rooted in California and committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation, we're proud to honor our heritage while shaping the future of winemaking. Summary- We are seeking both part-time and full-time Lab Technicians to join our dynamic lab and cellar team. This role encompasses various aspects of winery production, including laboratory analysis, bottling, and cellar operations, contributing to our commitment to quality and innovation.

Requirements

Education: Pursuing or holding a degree in Enology, Chemistry, or a related field
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
Comfortable working long shifts on your feet in a physically demanding environment
Work includes climbing ladders and working at heights up to 40–50 feet
Excellent attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency and time management
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work with a team

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with winemaking programs (Vintrace) is advantageous

Responsibilities

Perform daily fermentation checks (Brix/temperature), during harvest season.
Collecting and process lab samples
Conduct lab analysis (pH, TA, enzymatic testing, WineXRAY)
Calibrate and maintain lab equipment
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab and production areas
Communicate effectively with the winemaking and lab teams
Ensure accurate and detailed record keeping
Perform routine chemical tests on juice, and wine samples, including Brix, pH, Total Acidity (TA), Free and Total SO₂, alcohol content, and other parameters as specified.
Accurately enter analytical results into Vintrace.
Ensure timely and precise record-keeping for quality control and compliance purposes.
Assist in the formulation and planning of wine blends, fining treatments, filtrations, and other processing steps, coordinating with the winemaking team to achieve desired wine profiles.
Provide quality control during bottling operations, including monitoring fill levels, vacuum and cork integrity, and performing sterility checks to ensure product quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
Manage the procurement and inventory of laboratory chemicals and reagents.
Assist in the preparation and addition of inoculants, fining agents, and other additives as directed by the winemaking team, following established protocols and safety.
Assist with dry goods inventory management (corks, labels, etc.)