Seasonal Lab Analyst I

POSITION SUMMARY:

The individual in this position of Seasonal Laboratory Analyst I will be an important member of the laboratory team.  This position requires attention and adherence to laboratory quality requirements, support of quality initiatives, teamwork, professionalism and demonstrated work ethic. As a seasonal position, many of the duties will be centered around harvest activities including sampling and monitoring fermentations.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Perform quality work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.  
• Follow laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures and safety protocols.
• Perform daily checks and calibrations for safety equipment and laboratory instrumentation.
• Participate in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the laboratory.
• Effectively perform routine laboratory analyses.
• Prepare samples and standardize reagents.
• Log in samples and enter analytical results into the database (BIMS, LIMS)
• Contribute to and maintain high standards for quality assurance and quality control. 
• Obtain sample from barrels and tanks.
• Perform Brix & temperature in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and laboratory staff.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Science degree or previous lab experience in winery.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to details.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).  
• Availability to work overtime and flexibility to work varying shifts. 

 ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Spanish language skills.
• Prior production experience in a wine lab environment

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to stand long periods of time.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds of weight.