Harvest Lab Intern
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Delicato Family Vineyards
King City,
California
Description:
Delicato Family Vineyards has an exciting career opportunity for a Harvest Lab Intern in our Monterey/King City location.
Delicato Family Vineyards is a family-owned, California winery founded in 1924. Three generations of the Indelicato family have guided grapes from vineyard to bottle and into homes and dining establishments around the world. Delicato Family Vineyards is steadfastly committed to crafting and representing wines of the highest quality produced in accordance with sustainable winegrowing practices. Among the leading and fastest growing wine companies in America, the Delicato Family Vineyards’ portfolio includes Gnarly Head, Black Stallion Estate Winery, Noble Vines, Belle Ambiance, HandCraft Artisan Collection, Brazin, Bota Box, Irony, Domino, and Sequin.
POSITION PURPOSE
Under general supervision, the Lab Intern performs lab analyses utilizing a variety of techniques and equipment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to wet-bench chemistry, instrumentation chemistry, research and development, report writing, developing and/or giving presentations, lab cleanliness and organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs chemical analysis of grapes, juice, fermenters, wine
- Operates analytical instrumentation according to standard operating procedures
- Executes wine fining trials
- Makes standards and stock chemicals
- Performs data entry
- Monitors inventory of lab supplies
- Completes daily laboratory startup
- Calibration of certain lab instruments
- Standardization of chemicals
- Completes lab shutdown following the lab SOP
- Pulls samples from tanks as necessary
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Participates in blend evaluations, tasting panels, and sensory projects
- Maintains a strong customer service relationship with our internal customers
- Maintains cleanliness and organization within the lab
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Enology, Food Science, Biology, or other science related field preferred
One year lab experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong reading, writing, communication, and math skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work overtime, as needed
- Ability to work well with others
- Must be able to work rapidly and accurately, performing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Chemistry experience in the wine industry and analysis utilizing the Foss Wine Scan is a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
Most work is performed within the analytical lab in a temperature controlled environment. Occasional exposure to fumes, gases or dust may occur
WORK STANDARDS
- Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
- Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
- Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
- Follows all Company policies and procedures
- Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time
BENEFITS
Delicato offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents. Additional health benefits include life, disability and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with generous company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wine & merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, gym discounts & many more.
EOE
How To Apply
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