Harvest Lab Internship
Epoch Estate Wines, Paso Robles, CA, United States
Overview
Epoch Estate Wines in Paso Robles is seeking a dedicated and disciplined Harvest Lab Intern. Each year a candidate is selected to join our team for a fun, educational and busy harvest season. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic as well as a desire to learn about winemaking and contribute to a team environment. This is a temporary position that will run from Summer to late Fall, though the dates are subject to change depending on vintage conditions.
Under the general direction of the winemaking team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to become an integral member of the harvest team by becoming proficient in all harvest analysis performed in a lab, and provide support to the cellar by performing duties such as fermentation monitoring, additions, and inoculations.
Responsibilities
Perform ripeness analysis on incoming vineyard samples
Perform routine wet chemistry analysis in an accurate and timely manner
Perform harvest and post-harvest analysis using the Admeo Y15
Record results accurately
Collect samples from tanks and barrels during primary and malolactic fermentation
Participate in lab general housekeeping
Other duties as assigned by the winemaking team
Grape processing and sorting, including assisting with pressing and/or destemming
Winery and equipment cleaning and sanitation
Manage inoculations and additions, such as yeast rehydration, and nutrients
Assist with fermentation management, including pump-overs, and punch downs
Barrel work and sampling, including racking, barrel down, topping
Qualifications
Previous lab experience required
Must be reliable, energetic, and ready to work
Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
Must be comfortable with asking for help or clarification when needed
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. On a repetitive basis, work standing up and walk on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time
Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
Must possess clean, current driver's license and have own transportation
Compensation
$21-$23 per hour. Rate of pay will be determined by depth of experience and qualifications.
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Epoch Estate Wines in Paso Robles is seeking a dedicated and disciplined Harvest Lab Intern. Each year a candidate is selected to join our team for a fun, educational and busy harvest season. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic as well as a desire to learn about winemaking and contribute to a team environment. This is a temporary position that will run from Summer to late Fall, though the dates are subject to change depending on vintage conditions.
Under the general direction of the winemaking team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to become an integral member of the harvest team by becoming proficient in all harvest analysis performed in a lab, and provide support to the cellar by performing duties such as fermentation monitoring, additions, and inoculations.
Responsibilities
Perform ripeness analysis on incoming vineyard samples
Perform routine wet chemistry analysis in an accurate and timely manner
Perform harvest and post-harvest analysis using the Admeo Y15
Record results accurately
Collect samples from tanks and barrels during primary and malolactic fermentation
Participate in lab general housekeeping
Other duties as assigned by the winemaking team
Grape processing and sorting, including assisting with pressing and/or destemming
Winery and equipment cleaning and sanitation
Manage inoculations and additions, such as yeast rehydration, and nutrients
Assist with fermentation management, including pump-overs, and punch downs
Barrel work and sampling, including racking, barrel down, topping
Qualifications
Previous lab experience required
Must be reliable, energetic, and ready to work
Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
Must be comfortable with asking for help or clarification when needed
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. On a repetitive basis, work standing up and walk on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time
Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
Must possess clean, current driver's license and have own transportation
Compensation
$21-$23 per hour. Rate of pay will be determined by depth of experience and qualifications.
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