Overview
Casual Laboratory Technician - 2026 Vintage - Moncreiffs Winery is a medium-sized contract winemaking facility in the Nagambie Lakes region of Central Victoria. We are a supportive, dedicated and fun team with a serious commitment to safety. Our customers, including McPherson Wines, trust us to consistently produce quality wine. We are looking for an experienced and motivated laboratory technician for the 2026 vintage. The applicant will be the only laboratory employee and, while they will receive support from winemakers, they will be principally responsible for all laboratory operations.
Responsibilities
* accurate and timely analysis of all vessels throughout the winemaking process
* accurate data recording
* calibration and standardisation of instruments
* trouble-shooting of instruments and procedures
* stock management
* maintain a high standard of safety
* maintain a high standard of cleanliness
Job requirements
* essential: a minimum of 5 years laboratory experience, with at least 3 of those years in a wine laboratory
* intermediate computer literacy
* excellent attention to detail
* strong communication skills
* demonstrated ability to work independently
* demonstrated ability to manage fatigue through the vintage period
Preferred qualifications
* tertiary studies in a related field
* familiarity with the Biosystems Y15 enzymatic analyser and/or Metrohm T5 auto-titrator
* familiarity with EzyWine software
Our typical vintage runs from late-January to mid-April (subject to the season), during which the laboratory technician will be required to work extended hours.
Prospective candidates will be required to complete an online psychometric assessment.
All applicants must be Australian citizens/residents or have a current working visa.
The Tahbilk Group, including Moncreiffs Winery, is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with all federal and state laws.
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