Harvest Lab Technician

Job Description:

Harvest is almost upon us! The smell of fermentation in the air, grape juice ending up in unexpected places, and the buzz of excited energy permeating the whole facility as everyone works together, racing against the rains to get all of the grapes processed… there’s nothing quite like it!
12th & Maple Wine Co. is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our lab team for Harvest 2026! This is a temporary position starting August 24th and lasting through late October or early November (exact date TBD depending on vineyard conditions).

As a HARVEST LAB TECHNICIAN, you will work side-by-side with skilled staff in our fast-paced lab, gaining experience in all crucial harvest lab services, including (but not limited to):
•  Analysis using wet chemistry and modern automated methods
•  Processing maturity samples
•  Monitoring and understanding wines progress throughout fermentation
•  Preparation of tasting samples and bench trials
•  General lab duties such as lab equipment maintenance and cleaning.

This position works variable hours up to 6 days per week, 12 hours per day during the peak of harvest. We strive to exceed our custom crush clients’ and winemaking staff’s expectations for accuracy, turn-around time, and adaptability—and have fun while doing it!

Qualifications:
A degree in enology or related science is preferred, but not required. This position would be ideal for a recent wine or other biological/ chemical science grad who wants to apply what they have learned. Maybe you are a fermentation hobbyist who is interested in exploring the wine industry with a group who would love to hear you geek out about your projects or someone with cellar experience who is interested in furthering their lab knowledge. Enthusiasm goes a long way—if you want to learn, we want to teach you.

Beyond that, we like applicants who:
•  Have a can-do attitude
•  Are considerate teammates and responsible solo workers
•  Have meticulous attention to detail
•  Can lift 35 lbs, walk and stand for long periods of time, wear all safety gear, and work in cold, wet, and noisy environments

We provide competitive pay, comprehensive training, some harvest meals, and company events. Non-US citizens are encouraged to apply—but must obtain own visa.

About Us:
12th & Maple Wine Company is Oregon’s premier dedicated custom-crush winery, serving a dozen clients ranging in size from a few barrels to many hundreds, each with their own approach to winemaking. This is a great opportunity to see a wide range of styles in one place. At our LIVE and GMP certified facility, we help our clients achieve their unique winemaking goals by using traditional and modern winemaking techniques in the cellar and analyzing their wines in our well-equipped lab. Our clients may be confidential, but our quality is well-known in the Willamette Valley and beyond.

12th & Maple Wine Company is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law.

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