Wine Chemistry Research & Applications Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k plans

Profit sharing

Pet insurance

Company holidays

Employee wine shop access

Job summary

E. & J. Gallo Winery in Modesto, CA offers a Chemistry Research and Application Internship for 2027. The 6‑month program runs July–December and involves research on grape and wine chemistry to support product quality and sensory attributes.

Interns gain hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the art analytical equipment, method development, and cross‑functional collaboration to translate chemical metrics into actionable insights for production and R&D.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college/university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering.
• Available for the full 6-month internship (July–December 2027).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle; willing to drive up to 25% of the time.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine methodologies to characterize aroma and mouthfeel properties of grapes and wines.
• Establish relevance of chemical metrics by modeling their relationship to sensory and quality attributes.
• Collaborate with R&D partners to set chemical specifications for sensory attributes across the portfolio.
• Apply statistical methods to analyze data and extract experimental insights.
• Assist in research and production support involving analytical equipment and methods.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering

Job description

E. & J. Gallo Winery in Modesto, CA offers a Chemistry Research and Application Internship for 2027. The 6‑month program runs July–December and involves research on grape and wine chemistry to support product quality and sensory attributes.

Interns gain hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the art analytical equipment, method development, and cross‑functional collaboration to translate chemical metrics into actionable insights for production and R&D.