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Anticipated Employment Dates : July - November

Compensation

Hiring Salary Range Posted : set rate listed as $21.00 / hour

Under general supervision, performs the seasonal routine physical and chemical analysis of grapes, grape products, alcoholic beverages, water and other related materials pertaining to the operation of the company and related entities while observing the department's safety practices, procedures and quality system.

• Performs the routine analysis utilizing appropriate distillation, titrametric, colorimetric and instrumental methods supporting the grape harvest.
• Operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory instruments such as an auto-titrator, refractometer, density meter, ion specific electrodes, gas chromatographs, high performance liquid chromatographs, infrared analyzers, atomic absorption spectrometer, balances, turbidimeters, and other instruments as required to perform duties.
• Analyzes and processes laboratory samples.
• Receives rush samples, prioritizes samples and tests, analyzes samples and reports results in a timely manner as specified.
• Enters test results into the laboratory information management system in a timely manner.
• Prepares chemical solutions used in the laboratory and disposes of chemical wastes according to guidelines.
• Organizes and maintains lab cleanliness and safety.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned by the Supervisor including, but not limited to, sampling, cleaning, record clerk duties and special projects.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory consideration.

Exhibits Intrapreneurship and Ownership behaviors :

• Intrapreneurship is entrepreneurship in an established company : behaviors that include thinking boldly, taking appropriate risks, learning from mistakes, showing initiative, and encouraging and reinforcing innovation.
• Ownership refers to behaviors that include setting high expectations, driving candid discussion, and holding self and others accountable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree with a minimum of 12 units of completed college level chemistry or biology courses with labs;
• OR In the process of and will obtain a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree when Harvest begins (July / August) with a minimum of 12 units of completed college level chemistry or biology courses with labs;

OR High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate, plus 3 years of Laboratory Technician experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility OR High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate, plus 3 Harvest Seasons as a Gallo Laboratory Assistant.

• Required to possess strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Required to lift and carry cases of product that can weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Required to maintain 3 shift availability (day, swing, and graveyard); required to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
• Required to conduct work at extreme heights.
• Required to be at least 21 years of age.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and / or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

Application Window is Expected to Close On : May 15, 2024

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Requisition ID : 104165

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