Lab Tech Associate - Quality & Microbiology (Onsite)

E. & J. Gallo Winery; Lodi (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k plans

Profit sharing

Pet insurance

Company holidays

Employee wine shop

Job summary

E. & J. Gallo Winery is seeking a Lab Tech Associate at Turner Road Vintners to perform physical, chemical, and microbiological testing on grapes, grape products, and beverages to uphold product quality. The role supports production and ensures high standards across winemaking processes.

You will collect samples, run tests, document results in the laboratory information management system, and collaborate with operations and quality teams for timely, reliable data.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare samples, conduct testing, monitor sanitation effectiveness, prepare laboratory chemical solutions, and document results in LIMS.
• Collaborate with operations and quality teams to deliver timely, reliable data for informed decision-making.
• Support special projects, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and work areas, ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety requirements.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written correspondence

Basic math

Shift availability

Lift up to 50 pounds

Stand for long periods

Age 21+

Age 18+

Travel up to 5%

Education

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

Job description

E. & J. Gallo Winery is seeking a Lab Tech Associate at Turner Road Vintners to perform physical, chemical, and microbiological testing on grapes, grape products, and beverages to uphold product quality. The role supports production and ensures high standards across winemaking processes.

You will collect samples, run tests, document results in the laboratory information management system, and collaborate with operations and quality teams for timely, reliable data.