Lab Technician
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Maryhill Winery
Glendale,
Washington
Full-time, ability to work flexible hours
Salary: Hourly DOE + Benefits
Description
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to be one of the leaders of the exciting and successful 2015 Pacific NW Winery of the Year and 2014 International Winery of the Year, San Francisco Int’l Wine Competition; located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area. We work with 30+ varietals from growers in 170 mile range. 80K cases per year.
We are currently seeking a full time laboratory technician to join our team. This position is responsible for all wine and juice analysis, QC for the bottling line and data entry.
We are looking for someone who has some experience in a laboratory setting and can maintain the highest work and quality standards. This position reports directly to the cellar supervisor and winemaker.
Primary duties and activities include the following, other duties may be assigned:
- Collects samples from tanks and barrels and perform all routine analysis
- Daily setup and calibration of lab equipment. (pH meter, Spectrophotometer, DO Meter, turbidity meter etc.)
- Prepares and standardizes solutions needed for analysis
- Responsible for the accuracy of all lab analysis
- Perform upkeep and maintenance of all lab equipment
- Ensure precision and accuracy of analysis by calibrating and standardizing equipment/solutions on a routine basis
- Be knowledgeable in and apply all standard operating procedures
- Recognize results that are out of range and takes action, communicates and reanalyzes
- Perform all necessary lab analysis when bottling, including QC before, during and after
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to communicate and follow verbal instructions
- Ability to understand any safety requirements and cautions
- Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and multi-task
- Ability to lift/move 50 lbs
- Ability to climb up and down stairs/ladders
Company Benefits: After a grace period, full-time employees receive the following benefits; vacation time, sick time, and holiday pay. In addition, full-time employees may opt to enroll in the additional company benefits that Maryhill Winery has to offer; medical insurance, dental insurance, vision discounts, and IRA contributions.
How To Apply
Please do not call the winery for inquiries regarding the position.
Submit resume, and any questions to Dirk Richardson, Production Manager, at
[email protected].