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Company Background                                                                                                                      

At Crimson Wine Group, we are the guardians of 1,000 acres of pristine vineyards, iconic estates, forests, and wildlife habitats along the West Coast. Our success stems from the wide range of perspectives that our team brings to every single one of our wines – from vine to bottle and beyond. Our portfolio is cultivated to elevate any occasion and to simply make life better.

At Crimson Wine Group (CWG), we are dedicated to building an inclusive environment with a culture of belonging. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all our team members feel connected, engaged, and can live their true identities at work. Here at CWG, we celebrate the value that comes with inclusivity and different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which all help foster a culture of collaboration and creativity with the wine industry as a whole.  

Position Summary                                                                                                                            

Under the supervision of the Enologist, the Harvest Lab Technician is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of all wine laboratory analysis including use of technical lab equipment, quality control on the bottling line, and analysis data management utilizing Microsoft Teams and Vintrace software.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities                                                                                     

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.                   

• Performs, analyzes, and documents lab tests to ensure maximum wine quality.
• Experience with specialized lab equipment such as the Admeo Y15, Steroglass Flash2 Auto-Titrator, and the Anton Paar Alcolyzer and DMA.
• Samples barrel lots and tanks for analysis and sensory evaluation.
• Analyze wines for bottling and perform regular QC checks of the bottling line.
• Performs, analyzes, and documents vineyard maturity and fermentation progress at harvest.
• Enters analysis in lab tracking document to assist in harvest winemaking decisions.
• Provides support of harvest operations in the cellar where necessary that may include inoculations, additions, tank mixing, transfers, and fork-lift operations.
• Willing to work extended hours as necessary during busy bottling and harvest season.

Qualifications  

• Minimum experience of two harvests in winery lab.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Proficient with MS Windows, Office, etc. Experience with Vintrace preferred
• Experience in a laboratory environment; familiarity with equipment and safety procedures.
• Spanish language skills a plus.