Harvest Lab Technician
CHANDON California, United States
Job Description
More than 250 years of sparkling winemaking experience and ancestors who defined innovation helped to form today's Domaine Chandon, which continues the tradition of discovery and passion for great winemaking.
Join our team and gain valuable hands-on experience from one of California’s premier sparkling wineries.
The Laboratory Technician mission is to provide accurate and timely data, in addition to keeping records, that support the creative winemaking process in order to achieve the highest quality wine product.
This is a seasonal harvest position from mid/late July through mid-November with the opportunity to be transitioned into a full-time lab role after the harvest season. This role may require you to work either the day shift or swing shift. The day shift is typically from 6am - 2:30pm, and the swing shift is typically from 2pm - 10:30pm.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process grape maturity samples
- Monitor tank and barrel fermentations
- Prepare reagents and standards
- Log samples and record results in spreadsheets and winemaking database
- Calibration of laboratory equipment
- Perform all routine analyses of musts and wines
- Collect samples for analysis
- Notify winemakers of problems that arise and out-of-specification analysis
- Bottling line QC
- General lab support
- Knowledge of laboratory analysis and methodology
- Excellent observational, organizational and communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail
- Ability to work safely, including the proper use of protective equipment and proper handling of hazardous substances
- Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, and perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company’s value of exhibiting the highest quality standards in all endeavors
- B.S. in Enology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or relevant work experience
- Pay range $21-$25 depending on experience for the seasonal position with overtime hours during peak season
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of laboratory analysis and methodology
- Excellent observational, organizational and communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail
- Ability to work safely, including the proper use of protective equipment and proper handling of hazardous substances
- Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, and perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company’s value of exhibiting the highest quality standards in all endeavors
- B.S. in Enology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or relevant work experience
- Pay range $21-$25 depending on experience for the seasonal position with overtime hours during peak season
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to stand and walk for long hours
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to work both inside and outside in varying weather conditions
Benefits
In addition to a generous base salary, we are please to offer our employees an exceptional package of benefits, including:
- LVMH Group Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental amp; Vision);
- LVMH Group Insurance and Pension Plans;
- Paid Vacation and Personal Leave;
- Ongoing Professional Development;
- Health, Wellbeing and Event Benefits;
- Wine Allocation and Discounts; and
- Annual Performance Incentive Scheme.
- A Relocation Support Package may be negotiated for non-local candidates within the USA.
CHANDON California is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive community.
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