Location
Rutherford, CA | United States
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Job Description:
As a vital member of our Peju winery team, our Lab Technicians are pivotal in contributing to the production of Peju’s high-quality wines and ensuring a seamless winemaking process. The responsibilities will encompass various facets of winery operations, from grape harvest to bottling, and close collaboration with the winemaking team to maintain excellence in every aspect of our production. This dynamic role requires a combination of hands-on work, attention to detail, and a passion for creating exceptional wines. The primary duties and responsibilities are to perform standard biological, microbiological and chemical tests on products from grapes to finished wine in an efficient and organized manner. This position is responsible for ensuring the quality of the wine as it pertains to all lab analysis, quality control monitoring of wine, data analysis and data recording accuracy and communicating all results to winemaking team. Other duties as assigned.
Lab Analysis: Daily Operations/Bottling/Harvest: 70%
• Perform all daily lab and quality control analyses utilizing a variety of techniques and equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting lab equipment.
• Adhere to laboratory methods and protocols.
• Recommend methodology for increasing lab efficiency.
• Assist in the organization, set-up and scheduling of tastings relating to winemaking. These may include winery trials, comparisons to competitors or educational tastings.
• Assist in monitoring fermentation (alcoholic, ML) from start to completion. Keep winemaking staff informed of the status of unstable lots (stuck fermentation, ML, etc.) or instances of contamination.
• Help with all aspects of Bottling and Harvest as needed.
• Process and test vineyard grape samples to track maturity.
• Conduct cellar and vineyard sampling as needed.
Data Entry: 30%
• Maintain wine analysis data files.
• Ensure the accuracy of laboratory records and timely database updates.
• Work with the rest of the production team to maximize data tracking efficiency and the usefulness of the data tracked.
• Assist in monitoring fermentation (alcoholic, ML) from start to completion. Keep winemaking staff informed of the status of unstable lots (stuck fermentation, ML, etc.) or instances of contamination.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS in Enology, Fermentation Science, Biological Science, Chemistry or equivalent preferred.
• Students or Recent graduates with a passion for learning, efficient minded and willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the goal.
• 1-2 years of Lab experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of standard tests and analysis performed in winemaking.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Wine knowledge necessary.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and tasks to be performed. Knowledge of Vintrace and Admeo Y15 preferred, but not required.
• Knowledgeable regarding safety policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes attention to detail and purity of focus in handling multiple competing tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Flexibility to be scheduled for work in both locations (Rutherford and Carneros).
• Ability to work overtime and weekend work as needed.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Peju is a renowned family owned and operated winery located in the heart of the Napa Valley. Farming organically and sustainably, our estate-grown fruit develops into wines that exhibit a graceful pairing of power and elegance. Voted North Bay Business Journal “Best Places to Work” 5 years in a row, come and join our amazing team!
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