Peju Winery is a family owned and operated company located in Rutherford. We farm organically and sustainably, craft wines from our estate-grown vineyards and host our guest with memorable experiences. Our culture and workplace is friendly, team oriented and family focused. We have been voted a Best Place to Work four years running by the North Bay Business Journal! We provide above market compensation, a motivated sales team and a company that is family oriented. Join a team of people that want to do more than just a job . 

Reports to: Enologist 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all daily lab and quality control analyses utilizing a variety of techniques and equipment.
• Maintain wine analysis data files 
• Assist in monitoring fermentation (alcoholic, ML) from start to completion. Keep winemaking staff informed of the status of unstable lots (stuck fermentation, ML, etc.) or instances of contamination. 
• Assist with troubleshooting lab equipment.
• Adhere to laboratory methods and protocols.
• Recommend methodology for increasing lab efficiency.
• Ensure the accuracy of laboratory records and timely database updates.
• Work with the rest of the production team to maximize data tracking efficiency      and the usefulness of the data tracked.
• Assist in the organization, set-up and scheduling of tastings relating to winemaking. These may include winery trials, comparisons to competitors or educational tastings.
• Help with all aspects of Bottling and Harvest as needed.
• Process and test vineyard grape samples to track maturity.
• Conduct vineyard sampling as needed.
• All other duties as needed and assigned.

•  BS in Enology, Fermentation Science, Biological Science, Chemistry or equivalent preferred
• Students or Recent graduates with a passion for learning, efficient minded and willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the goal
• Knowledgeable regarding safety policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and staff
• Knowledge and understanding of standard tests and analysis performed in winemaking
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Wine knowledge necessary
• Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and tasks to be performed.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Demands: 

• Standing 
• Sitting 
• Crouching 
• Hearing 
• Walking 
• Lift up to 50 pounds