Lab Assistant (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Alpha Omega Winery

  St Helena, California

Alpha Omega Winery is seeking a Lab Assistant to be an invaluable part of our winemaking team. This position will be responsible for much of the leg-work of the work in the lab and will trusted to be a leader when the laboratory team expands with the seasons. Sampling will be the position’s main responsibility, but there will be many additional responsibilities which are listed below. 

Specific responsibilities include:
- Collecting COPIOUS barrel and tank samples, ~100 samples daily 
- Preparing samples for analysis via centrifuge, filtration and other means
- Enter and report results to Winemakers
- Manage laboratory in the Lab Manager’s absence.
- Work with and train temporary workers when more help is needed
- Hours expected=45/wk off season, 65-75/wk harvest
- Assist with blend sessions & small winery projects as needed (cellarwork may be required)
- Help with winery events 4 weekends/year required
- Perform calibration and analysis using:
Automated Spectrometer (GF, ML, VA, YAN, etc)
Alcolyzer (ALCOHOL)
Ripper and A/O (FSO2 and TSO2) 
Auto-Titrator (pH and TA)
Densitometer (Brix)

Desired Qualities:
- A self-motivated person who takes pride in their work 
- An independent thinker who can bring ideas and solutions when needed.
- Willingness to do work "out of the box" and differently than industry standards
- Someone that is inquisitive and asks questions to get the job done correctly
- A quick learner that can fully master the equipment in the laboratory
- Someone able to multitask and remain calm in high stress/busy situations
- Must be able to go with the flow when daily goals change often.

Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Previous laboratory experience preferred
- Basic understanding of Wine Chemistry
- Understanding of the winemaking process in a quality-focused atmosphere
- Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Be able to lift 50 lbs
- Be able to stand for 10 hours and climb steep/narrow ladders regularly

How To Apply

please type "LAB ASSISTANT APPLICATION" in the subject line

send to:

[email protected]

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