Job Requirements/ Qualifications

• Preferred AA or BS in science
• Fundamentals of chemistry, physic and microbiology and strong math skills
• A comprehensive understanding of Microsoft office programs; must be proficient in Excel and understand IR calibration
• Be able to work independently and be able to stand for several hours
• To take initiative in resolving problems
• Willing to work overtime during the harvest season (August through November)

Job Duties and responsibilities

• To perform assigned wine analysis using a variety of different methods: densimetric, titration, distillation, IR and enzymatic
• To calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments such as Oenofoss (FTIR), pHmeter, turbidimeter, conductivity meter, distillation casks, spectrophotometer, refractometer, precision scale, etc.
• To prepare and test title of chemical reagents/solutions, including testing of DI water
• To accurately transcribe lab results to appropriate forms (excel) such as daily reports forms, Bulk inventory, wine historical sheets, bottling QC report, Bulk wine shipment QC report
• To organize the daily workload
• To coordinate pre-harvest grape sampling and related analysis (brix, pH, IR panel)
• To prepare wine blends trials and treatments trials (fining/stability tests)
• To prepare pilot samples for bulk wine and/or bottled wine projects/sale, including label printing for identification
• Maintain a clean, tidy laboratory setting also compliant with safety standards
• To keep Laboratory safety compliance up to date
• To keep an accurate inventory of reagents to guarantee operativity with no downtime
• To monitor supply water acidification treatment on a weekly basis and collect analysis once a year
• To monitor refrigeration plant cooling tower water quality (pH, Conductivity, etc.) and test glycol % on refrigerant solution
• To accurately transcribe lab results to appropriate forms (excel) such as daily reports forms, Bulk inventory, wine historical sheets, bottling QC report, Bulk wine shipment QC report
• To gain a basic understanding of the properties of wines to understand the meaning of data collected

Work attendance

• 8.00am – 5.00pm, Monday thru Friday. Overtime by approval only.
• 40 hours per week minimum. During harvest period, to work on Saturdays and/or Sundays as required by the production schedule

Remuneration

DOE up to $22.00 per hour

base hourly rate of $17.50 per hour for candidates with no experience in laboratory setting

No Salary is offered for this position

Benfits to be disclosed at time of interview

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pixley, CA 93256: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you applying to this posting looking for a long-term opportunity and possible career within the company?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: One location

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