Harvest Research And Development Enologist Intern

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. This internship is located at our winery in Manteca, CA.

Essential Duties

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

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

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

Certificates and Licenses

• Acceptable driving history with valid Driver’s License

Working Conditions

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

Work Standards

• 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
• 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

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 $18.00 to $20.00.

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 offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents. Additional health benefits include life, disability and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with generous company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wine & merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, gym discounts & many more.

Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.