Wine Laboratory Internship
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Contract
Bogle Family Vineyards
Clarksburg,
California
Bogle Vineyards is a recognized leader for producing highly acclaimed wines. We are family owned and operated and are committed to preserving our family business and its culture. Bogle Winery is located in the heart of the exceptional AVA of Clarksburg, California.
POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our laboratory team for the upcoming harvest. An internship with us would expose you to all aspects in the lab. Our ideal applicant will be dependable, detail oriented, enthusiastic, and like to have fun in a fast paced environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Routine monitoring of fermentations and provide an accurate account of progression.
• Performing various analysis on incoming crushed fruit and ensuring results are promptly available to winemaking team.
• Monitoring wine for the completion of both primary and secondary fermentations, along with
performing basic acid trails and stability trails for future storage soundness.
• Accurately perform and report all analyses for review in accordance with established procedures.
• Collect tank and barrel samples of juice, fermenting must, and finished wine for analysis and
tasting.
• Ensure precision and accuracy of analysis by troubleshooting, calibrating, and standardizing
laboratory equipment and reagents.
• Recognize out of range wine analysis and take action, communicate, reanalyze.
• May sample grapes in the vineyards and analyze juice for maturation levels.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of lab analysis and methodology.
• Must be quality focused, punctual and reliable.
• Ability to self-start, prioritize, and work within time constraints while maintaining attention to
detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be team oriented and willing to assist others.
• Must be able to work long hours and weekends when needed during harvest.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The lab contains hazardous chemicals. The cellar and barrel warehouse present a challenging environment: hot and cold, wet, slippery and often noisy. Must be able to walk up and down stairs, ladders and mobile platforms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, bend, twist, and be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.