Lead Laboratory Technician

Job Summary:

Napa Valley winery is looking for an Experienced Lab Technician. This position will aid the production and winemaking in fast and high-volume custom crush winery laboratory, equipped with automated instruments. AND will manage the lab functions when Lab Director’s absence.
Required Skills/Abilities:

• Perform job functions in adherence to company Health and Safety guidance.
• Perform job functions/lab analysis abiding quality control standards and laboratory instrument operating procedures.
• Works long hours as assigned at harvest including night shift and weekend work.
• Occasional overtime during non-harvest period. Able to work any shift with short notice throughout year.
• Ability to accurately complete assignments, projects, and tasks with minimum or no guidance within reasonable duration and to meet strict deadline.
• Attention to details and a commitment to product quality.
• Must have cellar operation knowledge and wine making knowledge.
• Mechanical ability helpful for instrumentation PM.
• Wine microbiology and PCR experience of knowledge helpful.
• Environmental science knowledge helpful.
• Ability to read, to write, to speak and to understand English.
• Proficient in minimum of Algebra
• Proficient in data entry with accuracy and speed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Operating System: Mainly Excel and Word.
• Commitment to excellence and high standard.
• Agility and a willingness to work efficiently with constantly altering priorities with ease and enthusiasm.
• Ability to perform and aid others in strong team environment.
• Knowledge of Vintrace Tracking system helpful.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum education: Own AS degree in fermentation science or related science degree with minimum of 4 years winery lab experience.
• Require one year of college chemistry including lab.

Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to various weather conditions.
• Full body mobility: standing; sitting; climbing stairs and ladders; use of keyboards, use of hands, arms and fingers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. (O.K. with help)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location