Chemistry Research and Application Internship 2027

GALLO; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k plans

Profit sharing

Pet insurance

Company holidays

Employee wine shop

Job summary

GALLO in Modesto, CA, is seeking Chemistry Research Interns for a full-time, onsite internship from July to December 2027. The program covers research in grape and wine chemistry, with analyses guiding production decisions.

The role requires enrollment in a relevant degree and availability for the full duration. A valid driver’s license and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs are expected, along with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering.
• Available for the entire duration of the internship program.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record; motor vehicle check will be performed.
• Must be 21 years of age and be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine methodologies to characterize aroma and mouthfeel properties of grapes and wines.
• Establish relevance of chemical metrics by modeling their relationship to sensory and quality attributes.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D partners to establish chemical specifications for sensory attributes.
• Employ statistical methods to analyze data and generate experimental insights.
• Evaluate chemical characteristics of grapes throughout maturation, and implement rapid analytical methods to monitor juice and wine attributes.
• Facilitate scale-up of research advancements in grape and wine chemistry.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering

Job description

Full-time

Onsite

Application Close Date: 11/15/2026

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour

Duration: 6 months (July - December, 2027)

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 of America.

View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.

A Taste of What You’ll Do

Chemistry Research Interns conduct research that progress our foundational knowledge in grape & wine chemistry and linkages to product quality and sensory attributes.

Research Applications Interns assist in chemical analyses of grapes and wine and associated method optimization to support production harvest decisions and research functions.

CHEMISTRY RESEARCH

Interns conduct research which advances our foundational knowledge in grape and wine chemistry. Students gain hands‑on experience with state-of-the-art analytical equipment and method development, enhancing the skills and experience necessary for graduate school and/or future careers in R&D. Interns participate in team projects that elucidate chemical metrics to improve our commercial processes, product quality, and predictive sensory capabilities.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and refine methodologies to characterize aroma and mouthfeel properties of grapes and wines.
• Establish relevance of chemical metrics by modeling their relationship to sensory and grape and wine quality attributes.
• Work cross‑functionally with R&D partners to establish chemical specifications for sensory attributes across the Gallo beverage portfolio.
• Employ appropriate statistical methods to analyze data and generate experimental insight.

RESEARCH APPLICATIONS

Interns assist in research and production support activities involving the chemical analyses of grapes and wine. Students gain experience in the operation of cutting‑edge analytical equipment and execution of advanced analytical methods. Interns participate in cross‑functional projects which contribute to the improvement of grape growing and winemaking practices.

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate the chemical characteristics of grapes throughout their maturation process.
• Research and implement rapid and high‑throughput analytical methods to measure and monitor juice and wine attributes.
• Facilitate the scale up and commercialization of research advancements in grape and wine chemistry.

What You’ll Need

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree OR have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the following areas: School of Life Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, or School of Engineering (Business or social sciences degrees are not eligible for this internship, such as ag business, psychology, etc).
• Available for the entire duration of the internship program area(s) of interest.
• 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 production locations up to 25% of the time.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs. when necessary.
• Required to work at heights of 50 feet, on tops of tanks inspecting wine surfaces when necessary.
• Required to be 21 years of age.
• Requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication 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.

Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports 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

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case‑by‑case basis related to these factors. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, 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.
• It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits 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 prohibiting 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 accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.

Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.

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