Senior Lab Technician

GALLO; California, Modesto (MO, CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Laboratory Technician at a leading winery, where you'll ensure the highest quality standards for our products. This role involves performing critical analyses on a variety of materials, utilizing advanced laboratory techniques and equipment. You'll have the opportunity to innovate and improve laboratory practices while supporting a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for quality control and a keen eye for detail, this is your chance to contribute to the success of a globally recognized winery. Embrace a role that values initiative, accountability, and teamwork!

Benefits

Medical and Dental Coverage

401k Plans

Profit Sharing

Pet Insurance

Company Holidays

Employee Wine Shop Access

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 20 coursework units in chemistry, biology, or microbiology.
• 2 years of laboratory experience in chemistry or microbiology.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, microbiological, and chemical analyses on wine and related materials.
• Evaluate laboratory quality control data and perform instrument calibration.
• Assist in onboarding and training new laboratory personnel.

Skills

Chemistry

Microbiology

Laboratory Analysis

Attention to Detail

Quality Control

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or Biochemistry

High School Diploma or State-issued Equivalency Certificate

Tools

Auto-titrators

Refractometers

Densitometers

Gas Chromatographs

Infrared Analyzers

Spectrophotometers

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

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Why Gallo?

With a global portfolio of over 100 unique wine and spirits brands, we are the largest family-owned winery in the world. Apply Today! Our Brands. Your Future.

A Taste of What You'll Do

Are you passionate about quality control and have a keen eye for detail? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Laboratory Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of our winery products! In this role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of physical, microbiological, and chemical analyses on alcoholic beverages, grapes, grape products, water, and other related materials. Your work will support quality control, winemaking, environmental monitoring, research, and the evaluation of products and processes.

You will utilize a broad range of analytical techniques and operate sophisticated equipment such as auto-titrators, refractometers, densitometers, gas chromatographs, infrared analyzers, and spectrophotometers. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be essential as you evaluate laboratory quality control data, perform instrument calibration and preventative maintenance, and engage in troubleshooting.

We value innovation and continuous improvement, and you will have the opportunity to suggest enhancements to our laboratory practices and participate in method development activities. Your leadership skills will also be utilized as you assist in the on-boarding and training of new laboratory personnel and provide support and direction to team members.

Our ideal candidate is a team player who can work independently with a strong understanding of quality and customer service. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality, environmental, and safety regulations, and maintaining accurate records in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. If you are at least 21 years old, have a passion for quality control, and are excited about contributing to the success of our winery, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be part of a team that values bold thinking, initiative, and accountability!

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Shift Requirements

Day Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm, Tuesday-Saturday

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree with a combined 20 college coursework units of chemistry, biology, and/or microbiology plus 2 years of chemistry/microbiology laboratory experience; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 6 years or 6 seasons of paid laboratory experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibilities; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 20 college coursework units of chemistry, biology, and/or microbiology plus 4 years of chemistry/microbiology laboratory experience.
• Skilled in writing simple correspondence.
• Skilled in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• 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 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.

What Will Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or Biochemistry plus 4 years of chemistry/microbiology laboratory experience.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and repair skills.
• Experience working in an ISO:17025 accredited laboratory
• Experience implementing or sustaining laboratory quality assurance practices including corrective/preventive action, document control, training records management, control charting, and internal auditing.
• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Skilled in applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Skilled in interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Compensation

Set rate listed as $27.16 - $36.68 / hour.

Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a work-life balance supporting 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

• Gallo does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
• 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.

Job Type: Full Time

Work Category: Onsite
Application Window Expected to Close: May 5, 2025

Requisition ID:105948
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