Seasonal Lab Aide

E. & J. Gallo Winery•Modesto, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Seasonal Lab Aide, you will support the Chemistry group during a critical and fast-paced part of the production cycle. Working under direct supervision, you will provide routine laboratory assistance that helps ensure grape samples are processed accurately, efficiently, and on time. Your efforts will directly support analytical workflows that inform winemaking and production decisions. In this role, you will assist with grape processing activities such as de-stemming, juicing, and grinding, while also helping organize, label, log in, and prepare samples for analysis. You will play an important role in maintaining an orderly and clean laboratory environment by participating in routine lab maintenance, sanitizing equipment, and ensuring adequate supplies are available. Attention to detail and consistency are essential, as sample integrity and accurate results are critical to the team’s success. You may also participate in field work and will assist with sorting and preparing grape sample results. This seasonal position requires flexibility, reliability, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards. If you enjoy hands-on work, thrive in a team environment, and want exposure to laboratory operations within a production setting, this role offers valuable experience during the harvest season.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree OR High School diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus previous GALLO experience OR High School diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus previous winery or vineyard experience.
Required to be at least 18 years of age.
Required to work overtime, weekends, and any shift, when needed.
Required to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Skilled in reading, comprehending, interpreting and executing simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Skilled in writing simple correspondence.
Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using whole numbers.
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.
Required to be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a laboratory or production environment.
Skilled in the use of MS Word and Excel.
Candidates for this position must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Required to obtain a California driver’s license or appropriate state driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Read, write, speak, and understand English preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with grape processing activities such as de-stemming, juicing, and grinding.
Organize, label, log in, and prepare samples for analysis.
Maintain an orderly and clean laboratory environment.
Participate in routine lab maintenance.
Sanitize equipment.
Ensure adequate supplies are available.
Participate in field work.
Assist with sorting and preparing grape sample results.