Seasonal Fermentation Science Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Req ID: 107197 

Job Type: Full-time 

Work Category: Onsite 

Sponsorship: Not Available 

Compensation: $25.00-$25.00

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A Taste of What You'll Do

This role will be located on-site at Frei Winery.

Performs enology functions associated with the winemaking process for assigned locations across all wine varieties and brands.

• Functions as liaison between winemaking and production.
• Partners with production personnel to coordinate work order execution.
• Coordinates the work order process.
• Reviews wine analysis, tank top inspection reports; communicates out-of-specification wines to winemakers.
• Participates in monitoring fermentation activity and analysis/management of grapes received during harvest.

Supports the wine production processes across all wine varieties and brands.

Maintains and sorts data from winemaking trials, experiments and wine processing operations.

• Participates in bench trials; conducts and manages certain trials and experiments.
• Manages sample requests and inventory tasting.
• Participates in the management of winery workflow processes using internal company software system.
• Manages shared complex spreadsheets (mainly MS Excel and MS Access).
• Participates in berry sensory analysis and fundamental vineyard assessments.
• Participates in wine tasting and sensory evaluation.
• Monitors wine/brandy quality.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations.
• If accountable for the work of others, responsible for ensuring their understanding and compliance.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Engineering, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Enology, Viticulture, Fermentation Science, Nutritional Science, Food Science Plant Science or Microbiology OR High School Diploma or State-Issued equivalency certificate plus 4 years of enology, viticulture or winemaking experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience working at least one grape harvest in production winemaking.
• Candidate is required to have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver’s license based on the position’s location within 30 days of hire.
• Required to lift and move up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Required to possess the color vision necessary to judge and evaluate wine color.
• Required to taste and evaluate wines.
• Required to be 21 years of age or older due to wine tasting.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Engineering, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Enology, Viticulture, Fermentation Science, Nutritional Science, Food Science Plant Science or Microbiology plus 3 years of enology, viticulture or winemaking experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.

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Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance. 
• It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

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