Job Abstract

Position Summary:

The individual in this position of Seasonal Laboratory Analyst I will be an important member of the laboratory team.  This position requires attention and adherence to laboratory quality requirements, support of quality initiatives, teamwork, professionalism and demonstrated work ethic. As a seasonal position, many of the duties will be centered around harvest activities including sampling and monitoring fermentations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform quality work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.  
• Follow laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures and safety protocols.
• Perform daily checks and calibrations for safety equipment and laboratory instrumentation.
• Participate in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the laboratory.
• Effectively perform routine laboratory analyses.
• Prepare samples and standardize reagents.
• Log in samples and enter analytical results into the database (BIMS, LIMS)
• Contribute to and maintain high standards for quality assurance and quality control. 
• Obtain sample from barrels and tanks.
• Perform Brix & temperature in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and laboratory staff.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Science degree or previous lab experience in winery.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to details.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).  
• Availability to work overtime and flexibility to work varying shifts. 

Additional Experience or Qualifications Preferred:

• Spanish language skills.
• Prior production experience in a wine lab environment

Physical Demands:

• Required to stand long periods of time.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds of weight.

At Jackson Family Wines, we respect, celebrate, and take pride in each other’s differences. Together we nurture a culture that embraces fairness, acceptance and belonging. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our best innovation, enrich our employees, and connect us to our customers and global community. We aspire to evolve in our commitment for a better future and one that is rooted for good.

 This job requisition and salary range are effective as of January 1^st, 2023. All company job requisitions prior to January 1^st, 2023 are null and void.