E. & J. Gallo Winery
Research Associate 1 - Microbiology
🇺🇸Modesto, California, United States2 days ago
MidFull TimeEN
Job Req ID: 107176
Job Type: Full-time
Work Category: Onsite
Application Close Date: 05/26/2026
Sponsorship: Not Available
Compensation: $27.98 - $41.92
We are GALLO
We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.
View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.
A Taste of What You'll Do
Do you find the science behind fermentation as fascinating as the wine in the glass? GALLO is looking for a Research Associate 1 - Microbiology to join our winemaking research team and help shape the future of how great wine is made.
In this role, you'll work alongside senior researchers to plan and execute experiments that directly improve our winemaking processes. Your focus will be applied microbiology — isolating and developing novel yeast and bacteria strains, evaluating their fermentative performance, and using molecular biology techniques like PCR, nucleic acid isolation, and sequence analysis to deepen our understanding of fermentation at the genetic level. You'll collect and analyze data, apply statistical methods to uncover meaningful insights, and translate your findings into clear technical reports and presentations.
Your work won't stay in the lab. You'll support trials at both pilot and commercial winery scales, contribute to real process improvements, and take ownership of projects at our site wineries. Day to day, you'll also help keep our research running smoothly — maintaining microbial strain collections, managing lab supplies and equipment, preparing media, and mentoring interns as they find their footing in the science.
We're looking for someone with a genuine curiosity for discovery, a commitment to scientific rigor, and the drive to continuously grow their technical skills. You stay current with the latest literature, embrace change, and thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged and every experiment moves us forward.
At GALLO, we believe breakthrough science comes from diverse perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to foster an inclusive workplace where every team member can do their best work.
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Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.
The Fine Print
Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.
Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.
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