Lab Tech Intern - Simi Winery

Job Description

Company Summary

Simi Winery has been producing wine in Sonoma County since 1876, and continuously making wine in the same stone cellars in Healdsburg since 1890. It was founded by Giuseppe and Pietro Simi after they left Tuscany in search of gold in California. Over the past 144 years Simi has continued to produce fine wine, first under Giuseppe and Pietro and then after 1904 by Giuseppe’s daughter Isabelle. It was one of the few wineries in California that survived Prohibition, they had 500,000 gallons in their cellar ready to be sold when Prohibition was repealed. Today Simi has several vineyards in Alexander Valley and Russian River Valley, each with a unique terroir that provides distinguished wines depicting those regions. As we have from the beginning, our wines reflect Sonoma County - a scenic and stunningly diverse region along the Pacific Coast.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Lab Technician with the desire to participate in hands-on learning in the wine industry during Harvest 2022. Validate compliance to product specifications and adherence to GMP’s through routine and advanced chemical analyses on juices, wines, Spirits, and other Company products. Communicate with and provide feedback to production team members to facilitate process improvement. This position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

This is a temporary assignment, generally between August through November. Schedules are determined on an as needed basis to keep up with grape processing. This may include weekend work, and overtime.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and follow all laboratory work instructions and safety procedures.
• Standardize equipment as needed and ensure it is working properly.
• Perform accurate routine and advanced chemical and physical analysis on wines, juices, concentrates and other company products.
• Collect samples from tanks and barrels, prepare samples for analysis.
• Prepare reagents and standard solutions.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute required reports and records.
• Contribute to producing quality products by completing assignments in a safe, efficient and valuable manner.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and a safe, sanitary working environment.
• Compliance with all Company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work from August through the end of November.
• Ability to work various shifts including weekends and overtime
• Strong attention to detail and ability to precisely follow directions.
• Experience in computer applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Must be 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous lab experience
• Knowledge of various wine types
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Recent graduate or pursuing a degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related field
• Strong knowledge of analytical procedures.
• Strong knowledge of mathematics.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with MS Teams and SharePoint

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Working conditions in certain areas of the winery are cold, warm, wet, slippery and noisy. Involves exposure to loud noises, fumes, toxic chemicals, near moving mechanical parts and lift truck traffic. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouch or crawl, going up and down stairs and ladders. Must be able to move up to 55 lbs. Must have a valid driver’s license. Occasional travel with ability to work weekends and overtime. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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