Full Time Laboratory Technician - Winery Operations

Join a passionate team at the heart of South Australia's wine country.

Project Wine Pty Ltd is a leading grape processing, winemaking, and storage facility located in the beautiful Langhorne Creek wine region. We work with premium fruit from across South Australia, offering contract services to a diverse client base and producing wines for both domestic and international markets.
We’re currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to support our growing operations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, quality-focused team in a dynamic and rewarding industry.

As a Laboratory Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our wines. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, your responsibilities will include:
• Performing routine laboratory tests (e.g. Sulphur Dioxide, pH/TA analysis)
• Sampling from tanks and barrels in multilevel winery
• Calibrating and maintaining lab equipment.
• Recording and reporting analytical results accurately
• Conducting grape and juice maturity analysis and assisting with weighbridge operations during vintage
• Liaison with internal and external customers of the laboratory
• Maintaining a clean and organized lab and tasting room environment
• Following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), HACCP, and workplace safety protocols

Key attributes include:-
• Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and the ability to work under pressure
• A positive, can-do attitude with a sense of fun
• Willingness to learn and operate more advanced lab equipment
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends during the vintage season (February–May)

Additional Skills That Will Help You Succeed
• Basic data entry and spreadsheet proficiency (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets)
• Familiarity with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) or similar software
• Understanding of basic chemistry or microbiology principles
• Experience with titration, spectrophotometry, or enzymatic analysis
• Basic troubleshooting of lab instruments and software
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to take initiative
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, seasonal work environment
• Respect for confidentiality and data integrity
• Interest in wine science, food technology, or fermentation
• Openness to cross-functional collaboration with winemaking and production teams
• Appreciation for diverse perspectives and inclusive communication