Lab Tech Associate

GALLO; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

401k plans

Employee wine shop

Company holidays

Job summary

GALLO is seeking a Lab Tech Associate for its Turner Road Vintners site to perform physical, analytical chemistry, and microbiological testing on grapes, grape products, and beverages. You will collect samples, run tests, and document results to support production quality.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of lab experience in manufacturing, familiarity with lab equipment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or Biochemistry required.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting lab equipment.
• Willingness to operate/testing devices and use laboratory information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare samples for testing.
• Conduct physical, analytical chemistry, and microbiological tests.
• Monitor sanitation effectiveness and prepare chemical solutions.
• Document results accurately in LIMS and collaborate with operations and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement and comply with quality, environmental, and safety requirements.

Skills

Reading instructions

Writing

Basic math

Shift availability

Lifting 50 pounds

Standing long periods

Age 21+

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School + 3 years GALLO experience

High School + 3 years winery/vineyard experience

Tools

Lab equipment troubleshooting

Testing devices & meters

LIMS familiarity

Job description

Job Req ID:107546

Job Type:Full-time

Work Category:Onsite,

Application Close Date: 08/23/2026

Sponsorship:Not Available

Compensation: $23.08- $31.15

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We 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 have130+ 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

As a Lab Tech Associate at Turner Road Vintners, you will help uphold product quality and consistency by conducting physical, analytical chemistry, and microbiological testing on grapes, grape products, alcoholic beverages, water, and related materials. Your work will directly support production operations and help maintain high standards throughout the winemaking process.

In this hands-on laboratory role, you will collect and prepare samples, conduct testing, monitor sanitation effectiveness, prepare laboratory chemical solutions, and accurately document results in laboratory information management systems. You will collaborate with operations and quality teams to deliver timely, reliable data that supports informed decision-making.

Success in this role requires a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. You will have opportunities to contribute ideas, support special projects, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and work areas, and help ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety requirements. If you enjoy analytical work, attention to detail, and a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career while making a meaningful impact.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree OR High School diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 3 years GALLO experience OR High School diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 3 years winery or vineyard experience.
• Experienced in reading and comprehending simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Experienced in writing simple correspondence and procedures.
• Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using whole numbers.
• Required to maintain 3 shift availability (day, swing, and graveyard); required to work overtime when necessary; required to work weekends when necessary.
• Required to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Required to stand for long periods of time.
• Required to be at least 21 years of age.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or Biochemistry plus lab support or quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting lab equipment.
• Experience operating machines and equipment such as a manual-shift motor scooter, computer and various meters and testing devices.

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.

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