Lab Technician

Lab Technician Chandon - 4.3 Yountville, CA Job Details Full-time 3 days ago Qualifications Chemical handling safety procedures pH level monitoring Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Bachelor's degree in food science Laboratory safety Equipment setup (production tasks) Maintaining an organized workspace Microbiological culture handling Laboratory document review Fermentation (food) pH meters Bachelor of Science Safety regulations pH sensors English Equipment malfunction troubleshooting Mid-level Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Laboratory test results documentation Laboratory equipment calibration Microbiology Winemaking techniques Laboratory reports Math Food Science Bachelor's degree Bottle packaging Decision making Team training pH measurement Full Job Description Position The Lab Technician position is a key role in the winemaking process. The analysis provided by the Lab Technicians enable the winemaking team to make decisions on each step of the winemaking process from grapes to finished product and produce the highest quality wines. Job responsibilities Laboratory Analysis Responsibilities Perform all routine analyses of musts and wines, including collecting tank and barrel samples. Understand and comply with the use of personal protective equipment and safety protocols Comply with all safety regulations and safe storage of chemicals and supplies. Maintain lab in a clean, and orderly manner. Ability to calibrate equipment such as pH meter, autotitrator, turbidimeter, alcolyzer/DMA5000, Y15. Assist in training the seasonal staff Maintain laboratory quality through the use of standards and controls. Maintain laboratory equipment in proper working order. Follow diagnostic steps to identify equipment problems. Recognize out of range wine analysis and communicate findings. Monitor tank fermentations during harvest and report anomalies. Process grape maturity samples. Prepare trials and evaluations such as tastings, dosage and SO2 trials, and cork sensory. Microbiology skills in microscopy, monitoring yeast and bacteria cultures. Be responsible for, and accurately perform, production bottling line startup procedures. Perform sanitation Q.C. checks of tanks, lines, and production equipment. Perform secondary fermentation checks and keep records. Maintain lab in neat and orderly manner. Calibrate the compact group as needed, ensure correct liqueur and accurate dose for the sparkling wine being disgorged. Comply with all safety regulations and safe storage of chemicals and supplies Demonstrate proficiency in mathematics; be able to perform all calculations the lab uses. Administrative Record and retrieve analytical results. Review and suggest edits for existing work instructions and procedures. Ability to use winemaking software (Innovint) to record analysis and enter additions. Ability to write work orders for SO2 additions. A detailed job description will be provided during the interview process

Profile Education :

B.S. in Enology, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field preferred or practical/professional experience in a food or beverage processing laboratory may be acceptable.

Languages :

English Personal & interpersonal skills: Ability to work safely, including the proper use of protective equipment and proper handling of hazardous substances as specified in Hazardous Materials Training Program. Able to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends as needed. Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers. Ability to work independently and make decisions within comfort zone of competency and experience Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company's value of exhibiting the highest quality standards paying strict attention to all standards and documented processes. Professional experience & know how: Lab internship at an accredited university/winery and/or 2 years of experience working in a laboratory (preferred).

CHANDON CHINA MAISON

Back in 2009, we began searching for a site in China, believing it to have enormous potential in production and consumption of top-quality sparkling wines. Chandon experts came to the north of China, to the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain. This spectacular place, on the edge of a pristine wilderness presided over by rocky peaks, is one of the country's largest viticultural areas, now recognized domestically and internationally for the calibre of its wine. What thrilled us about this place wasn't just the view. It is a pure, wild and free land. On this site, we are writing winemaking history. Chandon has called Ningxia home since 2013.