About this role
<p><b>Req ID: </b>7011<img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAABlBMVEX///8AAABVwtN+AAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAf8CLd4AAAAEZ0lGZwAAAAp8We1TAAAADGNtUFBKQ21wMDcxMgAAAAdPbbelAAAACklEQVQY02NgAAAAAgABmGNs1wAAAABJRU5ErkJggg=="> </p> <p><b>Department:</b> Mumm </p> <p><b>Status:</b> Seasonal , Nonexempt <img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAABlBMVEX///8AAABVwtN+AAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAf8CLd4AAAAEZ0lGZwAAAAp8We1TAAAADGNtUFBKQ21wMDcxMgAAAAdPbbelAAAACklEQVQY02NgAAAAAgABmGNs1wAAAABJRU5ErkJggg=="> </p> <p><b>Location:</b> Napa, California (US-CA)<img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAABlBMVEX///8AAABVwtN+AAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAf8CLd4AAAAEZ0lGZwAAAAp8We1TAAAADGNtUFBKQ21wMDcxMgAAAAdPbbelAAAACklEQVQY02NgAAAAAgABmGNs1wAAAABJRU5ErkJggg=="> </p> <p><b>Workplace Location: </b>On-Site<img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAABlBMVEX///8AAABVwtN+AAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAf8CLd4AAAAEZ0lGZwAAAAp8We1TAAAADGNtUFBKQ21wMDcxMgAAAAdPbbelAAAACklEQVQY02NgAAAAAgABmGNs1wAAAABJRU5ErkJggg=="></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Position Summary:</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Mumm Napa produces traditional method sparkling wines at our Rutherford winery, with all harvest related lab analysis occurring inhouse. The Harvest Laboratory Technician is responsible for the timely and accurate analysis of grape samples, grape juices, fermentations and finished wines. This position is also responsible for managing specific projects in collaboration with the winemaking team.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Technical:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform a wide range of Laboratory Analysis and Sampling Techniques, including but not limited to:</span> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor primary fermentation by performing daily brix, temperature and Sensory analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Vineyard sample analysis including Brix and acids</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collect tank and barrel samples as requested</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Wine and juice chemical analysis including TA, PH, free and total SO2, alcohol, nitrogen, volatile acidity, residual sugar, malic acid, cold stability.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Determine secondary yeast nutrient additions to cellar tanks</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform chemical tests on grape juices after pressing, fermentations, wine samples as requested by the winemakers</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Record results accurately on data sheets</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform yeast counts and viabilities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Prepare blending and fining and assist in sensory evaluation if requested by winemakers.</span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintenance of instrumentation equipment with respect to calibration, cleaning and basic servicing</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Troubleshooting of instrumentation equipment and methods</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Maintains a clean/aseptic work environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to the review of standard operating procedures</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in all areas of the laboratory to ensure an even workload is maintained.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure laboratory is compliant with relevant industry quality and safety standards at all times</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Checks previous chemistry records and alerts appropriate individuals on the winemaking staff when discrepant results are encountered.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This is an entry level laboratory role and we expect to spend the first few weeks teaching you the Mumm Napa way, so a positive attitude and willingness to learn new things are important!</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Basic computer literacy required to complete HR onboarding and safety training. Must be able to navigate HR and Microsoft systems independently.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Physical Demands and Work Conditions:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Working conditions in certain areas of the winery can be cold/hot, wet, slippery and noisy</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Overtime, flexible hours, nights and weekends and the ability to work 12-hour shifts will be required during harvest</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Handling hazardous materials and frequent walking, including going up and down stairs and ladders, dragging wine hoses and bending are required</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Skills / Qualifications / Experience: </span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Essential: </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry, </span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Microbiology or related field</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated ability to interact with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong organizational skills </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Computer literacy (self-sufficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to lift 50lbs </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Desirable:</strong> </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Previous relevant experience in the wine, food or beverage industry </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Basic understanding of regulatory requirements within the Californian wine industry </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience with sparkling wine </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Spanish language skills </span></li> </ul><p><b>Salary Range:</b> $18.00 - $23.00 </p> <p>The starting pay will be based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, training, education, and geographic location.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Trinchero Family Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Trinchero Family Estates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.</em></p>