Wine Science Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
August 31, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator
Business Title:
Research Winemaker I WSU Tri-Cities (Richland, WA)
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
Washington State University's Viticulture & Enology Department is now accepting applications for a Research Winemaker on our Tri Cities campus. As the Research Winemaker, you willcoordinate the research of winemaking for all faculty at the Chateau St. Michelle, Wine Science Center, located in Richland, WA. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, overseeing and coordinating all aspects of research winemaking in the Viticulture and Enology department. You will be responsible for the production of commercial wines produced under the department's commercial and research winery license, maintaining the necessary compliance and reporting, and supporting undergraduate education in the winery.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.
This is an on-site/in-person role located in Richland, WA.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 1, 2027.
Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary: $4,386.85 to $6,580.27 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Viticulture and Enology or a related field and three (3) years of experience in wine-making. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Commitment to conducting research wine-making and understanding of experimental design and research protocols.
• Strong organizational abilities, team building, problem solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to repetitively lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 3 months of hire, a forklift certification.
• Must possess excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills, fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Availability and willingness to work a varied schedule and beyond normal business hours during harvest season as necessary.
• Ability to apply practical production math to make accurate, safe, and legally compliant calculations in the winery.
• Strong record keeping skills along with a working knowledge of data collection and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to learn other related computer programs and databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience with both the practical and technical aspects of the wine-making process and understanding wine-making regulatory requirements, including all aspects of harvest, fermentation, cellar work, and wine-making chemistry analysis.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
Area/College: WSU Tri-Cities
Department Name: Viticulture and Enology
Location: Richland, WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
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