Harvest Lab Intern - Chalone - $500 Sign- On

Established by Bill Foley in 1996, Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS) is a portfolio of highly acclaimed wines and spirits from some of the world's greatest estates. The company owns more than 25 wineries and distilleries, each with its distinct style, legacy, and approach to hospitality.
Job Summary:This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing a career in the winemaking industry. We are looking for individuals who are energetic, want to learn, enjoy the winemaking process and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Requires work schedule flexibility.
*This is a temporary position; the anticipated length of employment is August through November 2025*
In addition to the $500 sign-on bonus paid (minus applicable taxes) at the end of your internship, we also provide some meals!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Harvest Lab Interns will assist with:
• Analysis of grape samples for brix, pH, and TA
• Daily brix and temperature checks on fermenting lots
• Daily set-up and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Sampling and analysis of juice and/or wine lots
• Set-up various wine trials as requested by winemaking
• Support winemaking protocols

Experience and Qualifications:

• A BS or BA degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or enology is required.
• Actual chemistry experience is preferred, and previous winery experience is a plus.
• Must have excellent organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Must be computer literate (Word and Excel) with excellent reasoning abilities and outstanding communication skills.
• Candidates must be reliable and enthusiastic

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to stand and walk for long hours
• Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds
• Ability to work both inside and outside in varying, often cold or wet, weather conditions

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Company Core Values:

• Teamwork – Be Each Other’s Partners in Wine
• Commitment – Crush Every Day Like It’s Harvest
• Quality – Good vs. Grape: It’s All in The Details
• Integrity – It Takes a Vineyard
• Safety – Tend the Vines
• Entrepreneurship – Love the Wine You’re With
• Fun! - Smile! You Have Purple Teeth!

FFWS has expanded its portfolio significantly since its founding, now including such storied brands as Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Sebastiani, Roth, Banshee, Ferrari-Carano, Chateau St. Jean, and Lancaster in Sonoma County; Merus, Silverado, and Foley Johnson in Napa Valley; Lincourt, Firestone, and Foley Estates in Southern California; Chalone Vineyard in Monterey County; Four Graces and Acrobat in Oregon; and Three Rivers in Washington. Foley Family Wine & Spirits import wines include Lucien Albrecht in France, Nieto Senetiner in Argentina, and 14 wine brands spanning three of New Zealand's most acclaimed winegrowing regions: Marlborough, Central Otago, and Martinborough. The growing global spirits portfolio includes Minden Mill Distilling, Charles Goodnight Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, New Zealand's Lighthouse Gin, El Mexicano Tequila, The Loch Lomond Group in Scotland, Two Stacks Irish Whisky and Killowen.
Foley Family Wines provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.