Job Title: Lead Chemist, Senior Analytical Chemist

Rather than sitting in a lab testing medication to make people feel better using drugs and artificial medicines, a wine tester makes people happy using the power of strong fluids in a delicate balance of ingredients.

A wine quality control specialist is responsible for the testing of the wine produced at various vineyards and wineries. He or she must be able to put the wine through various tests accurately and record his or her findings in a log. A senior chemical analyst must also manage several other employees, provide customer service and be willing to test the product in new ways. Additionally, it is their job to provide the customers with accurate and appropriate service. They give technical direction to employees to assure company adheres to all laboratory QC procedures. Also, they need to be able to react to technical problems and take action to resolve issues in a quick and timely manner. Last, they must be able to Maintain and adhere to internal policies to assure reliability and precision of the laboratory and product.

A Lead chemist has very regular hours and usually sticks to the traditional 9 to 5 work schedule. They are very nicely compensated with an average earning of $91,600. This is a lot of money for testing wine all day but someone has got to do it. Most wineries in America are located in southern California so most chemists would need to live in that area for convenient work access.

To become a Lead Chemist in the wine field, it is mandatory that you have certain qualifications. A BA or BS in chemistry or a related science is required with 4 years in a lab or manufacturing job. Also they ask for experience in the quality control in a laboratory or manufacturing environment, computer knowledge, and an excellence in speaking, written and presentation skills. A history of work with a positive employer is a plus, along with a history in wine analysis or tasting. Because product