Title: Laboratory Analyst - Windsor Branch

Role: Provides analytical services for clients by performing requested chemical analyses. Follows established procedures to perform physical, chemical, and/or sensory analysis of alcoholic beverages, grapes, grape products, corks, oak, incoming wine-based materials and/or other related materials. Has positive interactions with clients and a working knowledge of wine-making topics to assist with client questions. Has thorough knowledge of lab services offered. Monitors the flow of samples through the Laboratory and fosters a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities: Demonstrates knowledge in the proper operation of instruments and manual procedures used in the analysis of wine and beverage samples. Assists in troubleshooting equipment, including routine maintenance and change-out of parts. Maintains clear and concise records. Completes required weekly and daily quality control for all instruments and measuring apparatus and maintains records of maintenance and repair. Works as a member of one or more project teams and maintains positive relationships with coworkers. Responsible for training new analysts in recognized company procedures for analysis and reagent preparation under existing quality system.

Qualifications: 2+ years of laboratory experience. B.S. degree in science-related field, which must include Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, and at least two years of college Chemistry (or equivalent experience). Strong communication skills, with technical writing experience. Good interpersonal skills and able to work well within a team environment.
Solid computer skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office programs, Excel, Access. Exquisite attention to detail.

Please fax resumes to 707-838-1765 or email rwhisenant@vinquiry.com

Title: Laboratory and Products Supervisor - Central Coast

Role: Supervise Vinquiry services at the Santa Maria location. These services include overseeing laboratory methodology and representing our extensive line of products.

Responsibilities:
• Ensuring that the Vinquiry management system is implemented and followed at all times.
• Ensuring that all wine chemical and microbiological analysis is carried out according to the Vinquiry Laboratory Standard Operating Procedure.
• Overseeing all wine chemical tests, instrumental analysis, microbiological procedures, and standardization of each procedure in order to achieve optimum quality standards.
• Undertakes formal and informal communication to keep Santa Maria staff fully informed of responsibilities and up-to-date on procedural issues and company policies.
• Oversees maintenance of laboratory equipment and procedures to anticipate malfunctions that might interrupt the efficiency of the laboratory. Troubleshoots problems with laboratory instruments or equipment.
• Promotes services by production of seminars, winery visits, and laboratory customer contact.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and chemicals.
• Through meetings with Senior Management, provides input and vital information for budgets, lab performance and planning.
• Has authority to communicate lab results to clients and to advise clients on those results as needed.
• Advises the Windsor Supply department on appropriate products for sale in Santa Maria. Promotes those products to customers. Audits and maintains central coast resale inventory.
• Specifies, purchases, and stocks necessary office supplies.
• Maintains current knowledge of computer programs presently used in the performance of this position.
• Participates in continuing educational programs to enhance job performance and knowledge.
• Attends technical meetings, business meetings and seminars (as travel schedule allows) that provide vital information for the ongoing success of the company.
• Oversees the walk-in supply sales program in Santa Maria.
• Coordinates with peers and other Managers in Windsor to deliver consistent, high-quality services to clients.
• P&L Responsibility for the Santa Maria location.

Please fax resumes to 707-838-1765 or email rwhisenant@vinquiry.com