Lab Technician

Riboli Family Wines; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading winery in California is seeking Lab Technicians to join their dynamic team. The role involves laboratory analysis, bottling, and cellar operations, contributing to the company's commitment to quality and innovation. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a degree in Enology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily fermentation checks and lab analysis.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and quality control during bottling.
• Assist in the formulation and planning of wine blends.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Enology

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Vintrace

Job description

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Build your career at Riboli Family Wines! Riboli Family Wines is one of the fastest-growing wine manufacturers in the U.S. and has received the designation of American Winery of the Year from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. We are a family-owned business, four generations deep, with 100+ years of producing high quality wines. Our company's leading wine brands include Stella Rosa, San Antonio, San Simeon, Maddalena, and Highlands 41.

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
• 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
  
  

Pay Range

$21—$24 USD

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.

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Employment type

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