About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to winegrowing research within an industrial setting. You will work with the Winegrowing Chemistry Research department to apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. The internship lasts for six months, from July through December 2027.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate the chemical characteristics of grapes throughout the maturation process.
- Implement rapid chemical methods to monitor juice and wine attributes.
- Use analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, GPC, IC, and ITC to perform chemical analyses.
- Model the relationship between product chemistry and sensory attributes.
- Statistically analyze data using computer software.
- Work in a production setting during harvest, which includes operating processing equipment and taking samples from winery tanks.
- Assist in the set-up of laboratory, pilot scale, or production experiments.
- Harvest experimental grapes in the vineyard and inspect wine surfaces on top of tanks at heights up to 50 feet.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in or have obtained a Master's or PhD in the School of Life Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, or School of Engineering.
- Strong applied technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on experience with quantitative analytical chemistry using chromatographic techniques and instrument method development.
- Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- A valid driver's license, a safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs.
- Availability to work overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Location & details#
- Location: Modesto, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Summer and Fall 2027.
- Sponsorship: Available for qualified applicants.
About GALLO
Gallo operates in the beverage manufacturing industry. Founded in 1933, the company is based in Modesto, California. It produces various wine and spirits brands, including Barefoot Wine and High Noon. The company maintains a workforce of 5,001 to 10,000 employees and holds the status of a privately held organization.
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