Viticulture & Grape Breeding Research Internship

E. & J. Gallo Winery; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401k plans

Profit sharing

Employee wine shop access

Company holidays

Job summary

E. & J. Gallo Winery is offering a Viticulture Research Internship in Modesto, CA, from June to December 2027.

You will join a team focused on wine grape production, precision growing, and data analytics to improve yield, fruit composition, and wine quality. Collaboration with researchers and industry partners is encouraged. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Life Sciences or Agricultural programs, with strong analytical and communication skills, and availability for the full internship period.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college for Bachelor’s or Master’s degree OR recent graduate in Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Engineering or Ag Business.
• Available for the entire internship duration.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record; may require driving to ranch locations up to 30%.
• Must be at least 21 years old; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field data collection, tissue collection for genetic analyses, and fruit sampling for maturity and composition.
• Characterize grapevine phenotypic traits such as bud fruitfulness, berry size, color, and canopy structure.
• Work with diverse grape species and participate in precision growing and data analytics for vineyard management.

Skills

Viticulture knowledge

Data collection and analysis

Written and verbal communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences/Agricultural Sciences/Engineering/Ag Business

Tools

Sensors operation

Job description

E. & J. Gallo Winery is offering a Viticulture Research Internship in Modesto, CA, from June to December 2027.

You will join a team focused on wine grape production, precision growing, and data analytics to improve yield, fruit composition, and wine quality. Collaboration with researchers and industry partners is encouraged. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Life Sciences or Agricultural programs, with strong analytical and communication skills, and availability for the full internship period.