Laboratory Technician - Leeuwin Estate

Leeuwin Estate
Stevens Road
Margaret River, WA 6285
Australia
+61 9759 0000 (Main Phone)
Job Start Date
3/02/2025
Manages Others
No
Experience Required
Yes
Qualifications Required
Yes
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full Time - Permanent
Travel
No Travel
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Job Description
• Meticulous processing and implementation of lab data results.
• Record and collate lab data as required.
• Scientifically interpret and apply results.
• Assist in the development of winemaking plans to achieve product specifications and meet production schedules.
• Provide, detail and communicate all analytical data, and correlate this information through to the winery operations.
• Engage and provide informed opinions as a member of the winemaking tasting panel.
• Communicate and liaise in your role as an important member in a strong winery team.
• Always act with integrity, honesty and a value mindset.
• Make routine adjustments to wine in accordance with winemaking specifications.
• Provide analytical operation of the bottling line in conjunction with the Bottling Line Manager and Winemakers.
• Understand, control and implement all laboratory records and data.
• Generate cellar worksheets and job orders using Vinsight software.
• Assist in the development and implementation of wine trials and innovations for product development.
• Plan and implement key practical research associated with wine production.
• Manage all laboratory consumable inventory.
• Assist and maintain OH&S management processes.
Job Requirements
Education
• Relevant science based technical qualifications.

Professional Experience
• Practical laboratory experience with at least 3 vintages.
• Excellent working knowledge of winery processes and safety requirements.
• A thorough understanding of winemaking principles.
• The ability and confidence to liaise with all winemakers.
• Sound analytical skills, a strong history of trial work, experimental design and management.

Technical and Management Skills
• The ability to make clear, well-communicated decisions.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Preferable experience as an operator of winery records systems (Vinsight systems preferred).
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft programs).
• First Aid Certificate.
• Forklift license (preferred).
• The ability to direct and motivate others.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Highly organised administrative skills, with excellent time management.
• Sound problem solving abilities.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Thoroughness in approach.
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Leeuwin Estate
Stevens Road
Margaret River WA 6285
Australia
Leeuwin Estate Lucy Davis
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Family owned, Leeuwin Estate, one of the five founding wineries of the now famous Margaret River district of Western Australia, is under the direction of two generations who work with a team of highly skilled winemakers to consistently produce wines ranking alongside the world’s finest. In 1972, legendary Napa Valley winemaker, Robert Mondavi, identified the future site of the Leeuwin vineyard as being ideal for the production of premium wine and provided early mentorship to Denis and Tricia Horgan in the transformation of their cattle farm into Leeuwin Estate. Enjoying its first commercial vintage in 1979, Leeuwin was thrust into the international spotlight when Decanter Magazine gave its highest recommendation to the 1981 “Art Series” Chardonnay.

The international accolades have continued and Leeuwin now exports to 30 markets. The prestigious Langton’s Classification of Australian wine includes Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay in the top “Exceptional” category and amongst the iconic “Heritage five” celebrating Australia’s most exceptional, ground-breaking wines, whilst Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon is classified as “Outstanding”. Leeuwin Estate has been included in US ‘Wine & Spirits’ Magazine’s Hall of Fame in the category of ‘International Wineries of the Year’ and with point scores as high as 98/100, US ‘Wine Spectator’ has included Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnays amongst the “Top 100 Wines of the Year” on numerous occasions. Leeuwin Estate’s Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon has been a UK ‘Decanter’ Magazine “Top 50 Wine of the Year” and a US ‘Wine & Spirits’ “Top 100 Wine of The Year”, whilst leading Australian wine commentator, James Halliday, includes Leeuwin in his ‘Top 100 Australian Wineries’.

Celebrating the combination of fine wine, food, art and music, Leeuwin features an award winning restaurant, cellardoor and art gallery. The Estate is renowned for staging spectacular events and welcoming visitors from around the world.

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