Product Insights and Sensory Internship 2027

Gallo; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee wine shop access

401k plans

Company holidays

On-site amenities

Job summary

GALLO invites students to a hands-on Product Insights and Sensory Internship at our Modesto, CA headquarters. You will work with sensory scientists, winemakers, and cross-functional teams to learn how sensory data informs product development across wine, spirits, and beverages.

You will contribute to a defined research project, learn descriptive analysis and reporting methods, and present your findings in written and oral formats by internship end.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an advanced degree in Food/Sensory Science or related field.
• Must be 21+ years old at start date.
• Reliable transportation to and from Modesto, CA.

Responsibilities

• Join GALLO’s Product Insights and Sensory Operations team for a hands-on summer internship at our Modesto headquarters.
• Contribute to a defined research project supporting product development, category reviews and quality monitoring.
• Learn to evaluate sensory profiles, develop, implement and report findings using established research methods.
• Present methodology, activities, and results in written and oral formats.

Skills

Statistics basics

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master/PhD in Food/Sensory Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Product Insights and Sensory Internship 2027

*Important Information* Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date.Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the internship to qualify.

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

Join GALLO’s Product Insights and Sensory Operations team for a hands‑on summer internship at our headquarters in Modesto, California. You’ll work alongside sensory scientists, technical professionals, winemakers, and cross‑functional partners to discover how sensory and product insights guide innovation and business decisions across wine, spirits, and other beverage categories.

You’ll contribute to a defined research project supporting corporate initiatives such as new product development, category reviews, competitive assessments, product quality monitoring, or shelf‑life studies. Along the way, you’ll learn to professionally evaluate the sensory profiles of different wine styles and help develop, implement, and report findings using thoughtful research methods.

This is an opportunity to strengthen your technical, analytical, collaboration, and communication skills in a major consumer packaged goods environment. You’ll build relationships across the organization and conclude your internship by producing written and oral presentations that communicate your methodology, activities, and project results.

What You’ll Need

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s Degree, or PhD in Food Science or Sensory Science.
• Required to be 21 years of age or older at internship start date.
• 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 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

• Coursework or experience in Sensory Science methodology (descriptive analysis, difference testing, lexicon development, Central location test); coursework or experience in answering questions using the scientific method (defining an objective, selecting/isolating variables and controls).
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods (ANOVA, t-test, frequency distribution, Principle Components Analysis, linear regression preferred); strong applied technical skills and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Intermediate or higher computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and team skills and experience managing multiple assignments.

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.