Wine Lab Technician I (Temporary) — Hands-On Analysis

Gusmer Enterprises Inc; Napa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

California-mandated sick leave

Job summary

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Wine Laboratory Technician Level 1 (Temporary) to support routine wine analysis and communicate timely results for wineries and industry professionals.

Under supervision, you will perform pH and acidity testing, operate lab equipment, and maintain quality and safety standards while contributing to ongoing projects and collaborative learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have worked at least one harvest in a wine laboratory, including sample preparation, testing, and reporting.
• Customer service/hospitality experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine wine analysis testing, including pH, titratable acidity, Brix, alcohol, sulfur dioxide, and volatile acidity, following established laboratory procedures.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely test results.
• Receives, logs, and tracks customer and internal samples, ensuring proper documentation and traceability throughout the testing process.
• Records and reviews test results, identifying and escalating unusual or out-of-spec findings to senior laboratory staff.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safety-focused laboratory environment while following all chemical handling and PPE requirements.
• Supports the Gusmer Fermentation Center, Applications Team, and other internal partners through analytical testing and research-related activities.
• Collaborates with laboratory staff to meet daily testing needs while participating in ongoing training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Enology, Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related field

Job description

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Wine Laboratory Technician Level 1 (Temporary) to support routine wine analysis and communicate timely results for wineries and industry professionals.

Under supervision, you will perform pH and acidity testing, operate lab equipment, and maintain quality and safety standards while contributing to ongoing projects and collaborative learning opportunities.