What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at St. James Winery, Inc.?
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, the Lab Technician will be responsible for conducting all lab tests, monitoring and recording ferments, preparing blending and fining trials, as well as vineyard sampling. This position requires a high level of organization, the ability to work independently, and keen attention to detail.
Duties:
- Perform analysis of grapes, juice, fermentations, and wine following standard operating procedures and protocols
- Perform data entry using various types of applications
- Maintain data integrity and impartiality
- Prepare wine for bottling by making tank adjustments to meet specifications
- Prepare blending and fining trials under the guidance of the winemaker
- Participate in blend evaluations, tasting panels and sensory projects as requested
- Assist with field work, such as grape sampling
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab equipment and workspace
- Follow and interpret instructions from the winemaker and other team members
- Work closely with the winemaking team to ensure smooth operations and quality control
- Possibly assist with cellar work during harvest
The following duties are typical for this position. Employees may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in a field of Science preferred
- Previous experience working in a winery lab or similar environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- Flexibility to work shift hours and weekends, especially during harvest
- Physical ability to lift and move heavy equipment as needed
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment:
Indoor/Outdoor in all types of weather
Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an indoor/Outdoor setting in varying temperatures; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate multiple types of equipment, requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.