LVMH Laboratory Technician — Harvest (Fixed-term)
Vins & Spiritueux — Reims: Laboratory Technician (Harvest), fixed-term CDD for 2–3 weeks monitoring musts and fermentation.
Overview
A maison within the Wines & Spirits division of the luxury sector, operating cellar and laboratory facilities that combine traditional winemaking know-how with rigorous analytical control. The employer emphasises product quality, traceability and seasonal recruitment during harvest periods.
Role & Responsibilities
- Calibrate and control laboratory measurement instruments and ensure metrological traceability.
- Analyse received musts and fermenting musts, including sensory tasting of musts.
- Perform routine tank sampling and conduct laboratory analyses to monitor vinification.
- Record and communicate analytical results to the laboratory manager and cellar managers in a timely manner.
- Identify, report and escalate any non-conforming results or process deviations with rapid reactivity.
- Conduct all activities in strict compliance with established quality, hygiene, safety and environmental procedures (MHCS policies).
Qualifications
- Two-year post-secondary degree (Bac+2) in Laboratory Science, Chemistry or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a laboratory setting; experience in oenology or winery laboratories preferred.
- Proven competence in laboratory manipulations and metrology.
- Strong organisational skills, rigor, responsiveness and the ability to work under pressure during harvest.
- Good interpersonal skills, teamwork orientation and discretion.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years' experience in a laboratory environment; preferably in oenology, winemaking or food/beverage analytical testing, with hands-on experience in fermentation monitoring and sampling.
Education
Two-year post-secondary degree (Bac+2) in Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline. Enology training is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Reims, Grand Est, France. Cerulean lists 18 open roles in Reims. The broader Grand Est area accounts for 57 active listings on Cerulean, 1 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.484 open positions, with 141 posted this week.
Culture
Work is concentrated around the harvest period and demands a fast-paced, collaborative approach where precision and responsiveness are essential. The workplace places strong emphasis on quality, safety and respect for established MHCS procedures, fostering close cooperation between laboratory and cellar teams.
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