Product Insights and Sensory Internship 2027

Gallo • Modesto, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join GALLO’s Product Insights and Sensory Operations team for a hands-on internship at the company’s headquarters in Modesto, California. Work alongside sensory scientists, technical professionals, winemakers, and cross-functional partners to learn how sensory and product insights support innovation and business decisions across wine, spirits, and other beverage categories.

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. Learn to professionally evaluate the sensory profiles of different wine styles and help develop, implement, and report findings using thoughtful research methods. The internship provides opportunities to strengthen technical, analytical, collaboration, and communication skills in a consumer packaged goods environment, build relationships across the organization, and conclude with written and oral presentations communicating methodology, activities, and project results.

The internship is based onsite at GALLO’s Modesto, California headquarters, runs for six months from June through December 2027, and requires availability for the entire duration. Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date of November 30, 2026. The company does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working toward a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in Food Science or Sensory Science.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the internship start date.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 40 lbs. when necessary.
• Must be able to work at heights of 50 feet, on tops of tanks inspecting wine surfaces, when necessary.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience in sensory science methodology, including descriptive analysis, difference testing, lexicon development, or central location testing.
• Coursework or experience applying the scientific method to answer questions, including defining an objective and selecting or isolating variables and controls.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods such as ANOVA, t-test, frequency distribution, principal components analysis, or linear regression.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Professionally evaluate the sensory profiles of different wine styles.
• Help develop, implement, and report findings using research methods.
• Collaborate with sensory scientists, technical professionals, winemakers, and cross-functional partners.
• Produce written and oral presentations communicating project methodology, activities, and results.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage may be available, depending on work category.
• 401k plans may be available, depending on work category.
• Profit sharing may be available, depending on work category.
• Pet insurance may be available, depending on work category.
• Company holidays may be available, depending on work category.
• Access to an employee wine shop may be available, depending on work category.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern