Coastal Laboratory Internship 2025 - E.&J. Gallo : Job Details

Gallo Privacy PolicyWe are GALLO We're a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that's consistently recognized as a Glassdoor Best Places to Work. We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We're home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA TOUR. View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.Coastal Laboratory Internship Duration: July - December 2025 Locations: Cloverdale, CA, San Miguel, Ca, St. Helena, CA, Napa, CA, Healdsburg, CA, Application Deadline: March 31, 2025Join our Harvest Lab Internship Program and immerse yourself in the heart of California's premium wine industry. With over ten renowned wineries, including Louis M. Martini, William Hill, and J Vineyards, you'll engage with production, lab, and winemaking teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Experience the full winemaking process, from grape to wine, while enjoying the stunning beauty of wine country. Ideal for enthusiastic, detail-oriented individuals eager to learn and grow. Apply now to be part of our legacy of quality and innovation.A Taste of What You'll Do

• Assist in lab blends, fining trials, monitoring wine health, and sampling.
• Execute daily analysis (including yeast and bacteria, Brix, Alcohol, pH, TA, Free & Total SO2, RS, ML, VA, NH3 and NOPA) on grapes, juice and wine in our analytical laboratory.
• Sample tanks and barrels to aid in monitoring fermentations.
• Lead a hands-on project focused on a unique aspect of winemaking and quality, driving impactful improvements and enhancing our winery's operations.

What You'll Need

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor's degree in the following areas OR have obtained a Bachelor's degree in: College of Agriculture, College of Sciences, or College of Engineering (majors in Biomedical, Biological, Environmental, Industrial or Chemical Engineering only; Business or social sciences degrees are not eligible for this internship, such as ag business, psychology, etc).
• Required to lift and move up to 45 lbs.
• Required to be 21 years of age or older.
• Candidate is required to have a valid driver's license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver's license based on the position's location within 30 days of hire.
• Required to drive to and from varying winery locations as needed
• Required to climb fixed stairs with handrails and vertical ladders with hoop cages to a height of 40 feet.
• Requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Required to have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Experience computing mathematical formulas and basic computer skills.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

• Junior or Senior class standing at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor's degree in Fermentation Science, Plant Science, Enology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Bioscience, Biology, Viticulture, Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Winemaking or Chemistry.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and teamwork skills.
• Classroom experience with standard wine analytical techniques.
• Areas of knowledge would include general lab experience with pH meters, titrations, and lab-ware.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and database systems (LIMS).

To view a full job description, please click here.Compensation

• Hiring Salary Range Posted: $22.50 - $26.00 / hour

Our Benefits & PerksWe are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a work-life balance supporting your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview. The Fine Print

• Gallo does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
• In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses and incentive plans, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.

Requisition ID: 104946 #LI-TN1INT001 & UGWIN001 Gallo's policy is to afford equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibit discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at 209.###.####.Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verifying program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.E-Verify NoticeRight to WorkEmployee Polygraph Protection Act