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.
California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $21.00. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.
Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Beverage Manufacturing
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