Lab Technician

Summary- We are seeking both part-time and full-time Lab Technicians to join our dynamic lab and cellar team. This role encompasses various aspects of winery production, including laboratory analysis, bottling, and cellar operations, contributing to our commitment to quality and innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Current duties may be changed if the job requires and/or additional duties may be assigned if necessary.

• Perform daily fermentation checks (Brix/temperature), during harvest season.
• Collecting and process lab samples
• Conduct lab analysis (pH, TA, enzymatic testing, WineXRAY)
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab and production areas
• Communicate effectively with the winemaking and lab teams
• Ensure accurate and detailed record keeping
• Perform routine chemical tests on juice, and wine samples, including Brix, pH, Total Acidity (TA), Free and Total SO₂, alcohol content, and other parameters as specified.
• Accurately enter analytical results into Vintrace.
• Ensure timely and precise record-keeping for quality control and compliance purposes.
• Assist in the formulation and planning of wine blends, fining treatments, filtrations, and other processing steps, coordinating with the winemaking team to achieve desired wine profiles.
• Provide quality control during bottling operations, including monitoring fill levels, vacuum and cork integrity, and performing sterility checks to ensure product quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage the procurement and inventory of laboratory chemicals and reagents.
• Assist in the preparation and addition of inoculants, fining agents, and other additives as directed by the winemaking team, following established protocols and safety.
• Assist with dry goods inventory management (corks, labels, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Education: Pursuing or holding a degree in Enology, Chemistry, or a related field
• Familiarity with winemaking programs (Vintrace) is advantageous
• Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working long shifts on your feet in a physically demanding environment
• Work includes climbing ladders and working at heights up to 40–50 feet
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency and time management
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work with a team

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At Riboli Family Wines, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to an environment of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.