# Lab Technician

> CHANDON California · Yountville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-15

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Laboratory Analysis Responsibilities**

-   Perform all routine analyses of musts and wines, including collecting tank and barrel samples.
-   Understand and comply with the use of personal protective equipment and safety protocols
-   Comply with all safety regulations and safe storage of chemicals and supplies.
-   Maintain lab in a clean, and orderly manner.
-   Ability to calibrate equipment such as pH meter, autotitrator, turbidimeter, alcolyzer/DMA5000, Y15.
-   Assist in training the seasonal staff
-   Maintain laboratory quality through the use of standards and controls.
-   Maintain laboratory equipment in proper working order. Follow diagnostic steps to identify equipment problems.
-   Recognize out of range wine analysis and communicate findings.
-   Monitor tank fermentations during harvest and report anomalies.
-   Process grape maturity samples.
-   Prepare trials and evaluations such as tastings, dosage and SO2 trials, and cork sensory.
-   Microbiology skills in microscopy, monitoring yeast and bacteria cultures.
-   Be responsible for, and accurately perform, production bottling line startup procedures.
-   Perform sanitation Q.C. checks of tanks, lines, and production equipment.
-   Perform secondary fermentation checks and keep records.
-   Maintain lab in neat and orderly manner.
-   Calibrate the compact group as needed, ensure correct liqueur and accurate dose for the sparkling wine being disgorged.
-   Comply with all safety regulations and safe storage of chemicals and supplies
-   Demonstrate proficiency in mathematics; be able to perform all calculations the lab uses. 

**Administrative:**

-   Record and retrieve analytical results.
-   Review and suggest edits for existing work instructions and procedures.
-   Ability to use winemaking software (Innovint) to record analysis and enter additions. Ability to write work orders for SO2 additions.

**Rates of Pay: $28.75/hr - $32.98/hr**

## Requirements

**Education:**

-   B.S. in Enology, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field preferred or practical/professional experience in a food or beverage processing laboratory may be acceptable.

**Languages:**

-   English

**Personal & interpersonal skills:**

-   Ability to work safely, including the proper use of protective equipment and proper handling of hazardous substances as specified in Hazardous Materials Training Program.
-   Able to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends as needed.
-   Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers.
-   Ability to work independently and make decisions within comfort zone of competency and experience
-   Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company’s value of exhibiting the highest quality standards paying strict attention to all standards and documented processes.

**Professional experience & know how:**

-   Lab internship at an accredited university/winery and/or 2 years of experience working in a laboratory (preferred).

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources

## Apply

[Apply at CHANDON California](https://apply.workable.com/chandonusa/j/2068150E60/apply)

---
Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)