R&D Harvest Enologist

Position Purpose

Under General Supervision, the Harvest Research & Development (R&D) Enologist Intern is responsible in assisting in all aspects of research wine production focusing on daily winemaking operations. The intern will help support all R&D experiments that will produce higher quality wines, develop wine styles that will meet customer requirements, and create greater operational processing efficiencies.

Functional Responsibility

Essential Duties

• Assists in all aspects of small-lot wine production, from vineyard harvesting/sampling to bottling
• Informs R&D Winemaker when winemaking and fermentation issues arise
• Collects, submits, and analyzes R&D samples for analysis
• Cleans and maintains research and development equipment
• Participates in daily R&D fermentation sampling and wine tasting
• Maintains a clean work environment
• Understands, follows, and implements safety procedures
• Properly handles and maintains chemicals
• Accurately records and documents data, inputs data for Delicato compliance

*Other duties may be assigned

Non-Essential Duties

*Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Enology or a related science such as chemistry or biochemistry preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong reading, writing, communication and mathematical skills
• Solid winemaking theory, wine sensory, communication/presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure during harvest with many different people and departments
•  Must be able to work extended hours during the harvest season and rotating shifts throughout the year

Working Conditions

• Most activities take place in lab, office or winery environment
• In the lead up to harvest, some vineyard visits will be performed where the temperatures may reach 100F

Work Standards

• Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
• Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
• Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
• Follows all Company policies and procedures

Additional Comments

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.