Harvest Laboratory Technician

Job description

Req ID: 7011 Department: Mumm: Status: Seasonal , Nonexempt: Location: Napa, California (US-CA): Workplace Location: On-Site: Position Summary: Mumm Napa produces traditional method sparkling wines at our Rutherford winery, with all harvest related lab analysis occurring inhouse. The Harvest Laboratory Technician is responsible for the timely and accurate analysis of grape samples, grape juices, fermentations and finished wines. This position is also responsible for managing specific projects in collaboration with the winemaking team. Technical: - Perform a wide range of Laboratory Analysis and Sampling Techniques, including but not limited to: - Monitor primary fermentation by performing daily brix, temperature and Sensory analysis. - Vineyard sample analysis including Brix and acids - Collect tank and barrel samples as requested - Wine and juice chemical analysis including TA, PH, free and total SO2, alcohol, nitrogen, volatile acidity, residual sugar, malic acid, cold stability. - Determine secondary yeast nutrient additions to cellar tanks - Perform chemical tests on grape juices after pressing, fermentations, wine samples as requested by the winemakers - Record results accurat...