Wine Lab Technician I: Quality & Fermentation

Golden Route Operations, LLC; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services in Healdsburg, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support lab and winemaking teams with daily analysis, sample prep, and inventory management. The role includes fermentation checks during harvest and ensuring compliance with SOPs and GMP.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of production laboratory experience, proficiency in Excel and Word, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of production laboratory work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Commitment to high standards and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and adhere to SOPs, GMP principles and Reports (Good Documentation Practices).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment in all work facilities.
• General upkeep of laboratory.
• Maintain orderliness of samples, surfaces, chemicals, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Sample from tanks and barrels.
• Sample receiving and sample prep.
• Wine from various stages of production through to final product evaluation.
• Grape berries and juice during harvest.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies to support seamless operation.
• Check that wine and materials meet client specifications.
• Perform checks at start-up and throughout the production run to ensure quality specifications.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Attention to detail

SOPs

GMP

Analytical skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

College chemistry coursework (not required)

Job description

Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services in Healdsburg, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support lab and winemaking teams with daily analysis, sample prep, and inventory management. The role includes fermentation checks during harvest and ensuring compliance with SOPs and GMP.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of production laboratory experience, proficiency in Excel and Word, and strong attention to detail.