Wine Chemist I
Wine Chemist I
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About us
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the worlds largest wine companies. Through worldclass winemaking and brand marketing our business is focused on meeting evolving consumer interests across the globe and delivering sustainable growth to become the worlds most celebrated wine company.
TWE in Paso Robles is a large stateoftheart facility where we process fruit from our estate vineyards on the Central Coast and many other California appellations. Were able to process large production wines as well as small premium lots. Our laboratory is technologically advanced and equipped to support a large volume of samples.
To learn more about our purpose and our renowned portfolio of global brands click here.
About the Role
TWE Paso Robles seeks a qualified wine chemist to join our experienced laboratory team. This position will work closely with the winemaking and production teams and perform daily sampling analyses bench trials and data collection/recording. The successful candidate will have some laboratory experience strong organizational skills excellent time management good computer proficiency and a desire for quality results. All while being able to work well independently as well as a part of a team. Come join our energetic and passionate team in our leadingedge winery!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct all activities in a mindful manner observing all safety rules proper personal hygiene Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and cleaning and sanitation requirements.
- Must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a high throughput analytical laboratory.
- Must be flexible with scheduling of workdays hours and shift assignments. 40 hrs/week including weekends (if needed).
- Retrieve samples from wine tanks filled with inprocess fermentations and wines using proper sampling techniques.
- Perform routine juice and wine analyses using a wide assortment of advanced and automated equipment.
- Able to read and interpret analytical results such as Brix alcohol pH total acidity (TA) volatile acidity (VA) residual sugars (RS) ammonia primary amino nitrogen (NOPA) potassium (K) free and total sulfur (FS and TS) filterability and other analyses accurately and efficiently.
- Troubleshoots and conducts routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Preparation and standardization of essential chemical solutions and reagents.
- Assist with maintaining inventory of supplies including chemicals and reagents.
- Provide training to new and seasonal employees when necessary.
- Record and enter data in central collection systems: Excel JDE VinoEZ and AgCode.
- Maintain equipment in proper working order.
- Maintain good general housekeeping of the Lab and Tasting Room: discard samples; clean glassware counter tops lab equipment and instruments regularly.
- Communicate all analytical results to winemaking and cellar teams in a timely manner.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
- Valid California Drivers License and clean DMV record required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelors degree in enology viticulture biology chemistry or related scientific field.
- 02 years of experience working in a laboratory atmosphere.
- Previous winery experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work both independently and as a dynamic contributing team member in a fastpaced environment.
- Positive attitude eagerness to learn and willingness to work long hours in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Ability to perform physical labor when necessary and able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Strong organizational and problemsolving skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow.
- Excellent communication skills; effective communication in English.
- Experience in Microsoft Excel and Word required strong data management skills required.
- Must be 21 years of age.
Why youll love it here:
- Our culture is built on bringing our whole selves being courageous and delivering together its our DNA and the heart of who we are at TWE.
- We prioritise your growth with access to global career opportunities and structured programs designed to support your health wellbeing and careerdevelopment.
- Enjoy the worlds most desirable wines through our generous employee product allowance
- Competitive benefits package including Medical Dental and Vision Paid Time Off (vacation sick time and holidays) 401K with company match and much more!
- Plus youll get an extra day off each year with your TWEforME Day a day to spend however you choose!
We offer a range of great benefits such as flexibility rewards and discounts and health and wellbeing initiatives. To find out more clickhere.
It takes all varietals!
At TWE we proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers who enjoy our products.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age race color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin or disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process please contact quoting the job title and reference number.
Pay Transparency Disclosure: The base pay range offered for this position is $24.04 to $26.44 per year and other benefits. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position but the actual compensation offered will depend upon numerous jobrelated factors including but not limited to candidate qualifications skills experience education location and alignment with market data. Our expectation is that the incumbent will work out of our Paso Robles the incumbent works out of another location the wage rate may fall above or below this range. Treasury reserves the right to modify the range in the future.
Employment Type
Full-Time
