Share Email Opening Title Harvest Lab Intern  About the Organization Created in 1978 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, Opus One remains committed to realizing our founders' dream of bringing to life one unique wine that expresses the seamlessly blended personality and character of each family. With a great sense of pride in our work to realize this dream, the people of Opus One bring profound dedication and unsurpassed attention to detail in our daily work. We care deeply for the quality of our relationships within the winery, with our trade partners and with our customers.   Description COMPANY OVERVIEW Created in 1978 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, Opus One remains committed to realizing our founders’ dream of bringing to life one unique wine that expresses the seamlessly blended personality and character of each family. With a great sense of pride in our work to realize this dream, the people of Opus One bring profound dedication and unsurpassed attention to detail in our daily work. We care deeply for the quality of our relationships within the winery, with our trade partners and with our customers. SUMMARY Opus One Winery is looking for Harvest interns to join us for the 2022 Harvest. The harvest Lab Intern will be responsible for assisting the Lab Supervisor with all Harvest Lab activities including, analysis of berry samples, juice and wine, lab cleanliness, tasting preparations and clean-up. We strive to provide a safe, educational and enjoyable work environment while learning the day-to-day operations within the lab and wine making process to reach absolute wine quality. This is a temporary position anticipated to commence in mid-August and is projected to last for approximately 4 months, subject to harvest conditions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Works closely with the Lab Supervisor. Perform wet chemical analyses for juice and wine including Brix, pH, TA, and FSO2. Conduct enzymatic analysis of must and wine for RS, ML, Acetic Acid, YAN. Set-up/break-down of daily tank tastings throughout harvest. Barrel sampling for ML and RS tracking. Maintaining cleanliness of Lab space, equipment, and glassware. Assist with daily berry sample analysis. Track chemical inventory and consumable supplies to inform Lab Supervisor when items need to be ordered. Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Position Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS Education and/or Experience Must possess a Highschool diploma. Desire to work in the lab and learn winemaking processes with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and prioritize attention to detail. Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred. Individual must have an interest in science winemaking and possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by Opus One Winery. Skills Must be able to perform quality work, safely and consistently with minimum supervision or direction. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Use proper safety equipment and safety procedures. Able to handle multiple competing tasks and priorities. Have strong verbal and written communications skills. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables. Ability to comprehend the consequences of various problem situations and to refer them to the appropriate people for resolution.   Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit, walk, climb (including stairs to work platforms 12 feet or more in height), stoop, crawl inside tanks, kneel, talk or hear, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Working Conditions Work is mainly performed in a Laboratory/Cellar. The individual is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles relative to normal Cellar and Lab processes. Noise levels are usually moderate to loud. Hazards: Occasionally works near moving machinery parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. COMMITTMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY Opus One Winery is committed to doing its part to ensure a sustainable future and improve the environmental well-being of our community. We will continue to ensure minimal impact by continually evaluating our environmental performance and working to improve our program whenever necessary with integrity and purity of focus. SAFETY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Accident prevention shall be considered of primary importance in all phases of job responsibilities. Follow all company policies and procedures including job safety, safety rules and regulations. Assist management to provide safe and healthy working conditions at all times. Immediately report all unsafe conditions, work-related accidents, and illnesses to Safety Manager and supervisor.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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