Harvest Lab Intern - Sterling (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Contract

  Treasury Wine Estates

  St Helena, California

Treasury Wine Estates, a global organization traded on the Australian Stock Exchange, is the largest pure play wine company in the world. From the establishment of Australia's Penfolds in the mid 1840's to the 1876 founding of Beringer Vineyards we have the portfolio of heritage brands that created the wine industry in the new world. We are proud of our wines and recognize the responsibility that comes with protecting our brands and their heritage, while maintaining a deep intrinsic link to agriculture. Our portfolio includes delectable wines for every palate and price point including Chateau St. Jean, Sterling Vineyards, 19 Crimes, Etude, Acacia, Stags' Leap, Beaulieu Vineyard, Lindeman's, Matua and Gabbiano.  As the leader in the luxury category we have more 90+ point wines than any other supplier.  We're a company of individuals who are passionate about wine and no matter what corner of the earth our wines come from, whatever their vintage, we're intensely proud of the people who bring the brands to life.

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform various tasks to include chemical testing of juices and wines, collection of samples, monitoring fermentations in tanks and barrels, testing berry samples for maturity, posting of results to forms and computer data base, and set up and clean up in production tasting areas.  As time allows, also work in other departments to gain experience in other areas of wine industry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform chemical tests on juices and wines as directed. 

  • Monitor fermentations (Brix and temperature) in tanks and barrels.

  • Test berry samples for maturity level (Brix, pH, acidity). 

  • Post results to data sheets and make copies for distribution. 

  • Collect samples as directed.

  • Other tasks as assigned by lab supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

  • College degree in scientific field preferred, but not required. 

  • Previous lab or winery experience strongly preferred. 

  • Familiarity with wet chemistry lab techniques. 

  • Strong organizational skills to efficiently collect and organize samples for analysis and tasting.

  • Willingness to undertake a diversity of job assignments that may vary from day to day.

  • Ability to accurately transcribe numerical results from work sheets to other forms and computer data base.

  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to work as part of a team.

  • Ability to work either day or swing shift as assigned. 

How To Apply

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