Lab Technician - Cal Color

E. & J. Gallo Winery; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

401k & Profit Sharing

Pet Insurance

Company Holidays

Employee Wine Shop

Job summary

E. & J. Gallo Winery in Fresno, CA is seeking a laboratory technician to support the product development team through routine lab analysis and testing. You'll assist sales and product teams by evaluating new products and experimental blends, reporting findings, and maintaining documentation in the LIMS system.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights, and adherence to GMP policies. On-site work with potential travel up to 5% for onboarding and meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 20+ units in chemistry/biology/food science or related courses.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and work at extreme heights as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to travel up to 5% for onboarding, training, meetings, and events.
• Must comply with GMP policies and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical, physical, and instrumental testing in the lab.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment; manage samples with timely reporting in LIMS.
• Prepare laboratory solutions and ensure safe handling of chemical waste.
• Support product development by evaluating new products and prototypes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Chemical testing

Lab analysis

LIMS knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's degree in chemistry or related field

High School Diploma with relevant lab experience

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Cood Chemistry (optional) with 4 years experience

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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

This position supports the product development team by providing general routine assistance and analysis in the lab. Provides technical and application support to the sales and product development teams by evaluating new products and experimental blends through laboratory analysis, experimentation, and food and beverage prototype development. Conducts routine chemical, physical, and instrumental testing; operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment; manages samples and timely reporting; and documents activities in LIMS as needed. This role also prepares laboratory solutions, handles chemical waste in accordance with guidelines, maintains a clean and safe work environment, supports sampling and special projects, and ensures compliance with applicable quality, environmental, and safety requirements.

What You'll Need

• Associate's degree with a minimum of 20 units of completed college level chemistry, biology, microbiology, food science, engineering or related courses; OR High School Diploma or State issued equivalency certificate, plus 2 years of chemistry, microbiology, food science or related laboratory experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Required to lift and carry cases of product that can weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Required to conduct work at extreme heights.
• Required to comply with company GMP Policies.
• Required to be at least 18 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

• Bachelors of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Viticulture/Enology, or Microbiology; OR High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate, plus 4 years of chemistry, microbiology, food science or related laboratory experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility

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.