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GALLO · 1 day ago

Graduate Student Research Internship

Fresno, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$23.50/hr - $25.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

GALLO is a family-owned company with a rich legacy in the alcohol beverage industry. They are seeking a Master's or PhD student for a research internship in their Winegrowing Research Chemistry department, where the intern will gain hands-on experience and contribute to winegrowing research.

Wine & Spirits

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Evaluating the chemical characteristics of grapes throughout their maturation process

Implementing rapid chemical methods to measure and monitor juice and wine attributes at the winery

Using advanced analytical instrumentation (e.g. HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, GPC, IC and ITC) to perform chemical analyses to characterize grapes, fermentations, and wines

Modeling the relationship of products chemistry to sensory attributes

Using computer software to statistically analyze data

Working in a production setting during harvest. This can include harvesting experimental grapes in the vineyard, operating grape processing equipment, taking samples from tanks in the winery and analyzing grape and wine quality. Interns may travel to other production sites

Assisting in the set-up of laboratory, pilot scale, or production experiments

Qualification

HPLCGC-MSAnalytical ChemistryData Analysis SoftwareMethod DevelopmentProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Master's or PhD OR have obtained a Master's or PhD in the following areas: School of Life Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, or School of Engineering (Business or social sciences degrees are not eligible for this internship, such as ag business, psychology, etc)

Candidate is required to have a valid driver's license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver's license based on the position's location within 30 days of hire

Reliable transportation to and from work

Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs. when necessary

Required to work overtime, including evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary

Required to be 21 years of age or older

Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description