A Laboratory Technician I job in Paterson, Washington is available at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). In this role you will perform analytical procedures and provide reliable analytical data on grapes, juice, and wine in accordance with company goals, and to optimize quality. There are two job openings for this posting. The jobs are full time and have the following schedule: 1) Mon - Thur from 6:00am - 4:30pm or Tues - Fri from 8:00am - 6:30pm. Both jobs work 10 hour shifts for 4 days a week.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home. We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world because we value our vineyards and the art of winemaking. This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.

Laboratory Technician I job responsibilities include:

• Perform all analysis associated with production from crush through bottling.
• Prepare analytical solutions and calibrate equipment.
• Perform routine analysis on grapes, juice and wine.
• Maintain quality assurance logs and records.
• Perform monthly quality checks on bulk wine.
• Maintain wine lab, tasting lab and equipment cleanliness.
• Pull samples of bulk wine in barrel room and cellar.
• Provide analytical and statistical data to enological staff.
• Maintain and follow guidelines of laboratory procedures, quality assurance and safety aspects within the laboratory facility.
• Maintain laboratory safety procedures.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related field is preferred
• 1+ year experience in a laboratory setting is preferred
• General knowledge of microbiology and general wet chemistry
• Highly organized, ability to prioritize tasks and works well with others in a close proximity on your own.
• Excellent math/ computation skills; accuracy in computations and recordkeeping a must.
• Ability to work increased hours and/or shift work during peak seasons as the need exists.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation, and to push and pull arm movement.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time,
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Your Compensation:

$17.07/hr to $21.21/hr based upon relevant experience.

At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate's prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription - eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution
• Employee Wine Discounts

Culture at Ste. Michelle:

We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.

We Care: We put people first - our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.

We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can't accomplish - together - and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Harvest your potential, Uncork the possibilities! If you are interested in a Laboratory Technician I job in Paterson, Washington please apply now.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's " Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law " poster.