Job Req ID: 106769

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Onsite

Application Close Date: 03/31/2026

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $23.50 - $26.00

Duration: June - August 2026

*Important Information*
Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date.

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.

A Taste of What You'll Do

Join Gallo and become part of a global family-owned winery with a portfolio of over 150 beloved brands - from Barefoot Wine and La Marca to High Noon, New Amsterdam, Pink Whitney, Orin Swift, and Apothic. We're committed to your growth with opportunities for advancement, competitive pay, benefits, and a healthy work-life balance that supports your well-being. At Gallo, your curiosity and creativity pair perfectly with our passion for quality and innovation.

As a Product Development Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working on an ongoing California Natural Color development project and supporting daily research activities. You'll collaborate across teams-Product Development, QA, Production, Supply Chain, and Sales/Marketing-building real-world skills that prepare you for future roles or graduate school. Your contributions will include assisting with technical support for sales and customers, running application experiments, developing and evaluating new products and experimental blends on benchtop and pilot equipment, and performing routine lab analyses using distillation, titrimetric, colorimetric, and instrumental methods.

You'll help maintain lab operations through instrument calibrations and upkeep, and you'll follow quality, environmental, and safety standards in everything you do. We welcome candidates with varying levels of experience and encourage applicants from all backgrounds who bring enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. If you're eager to learn, contribute to product innovation, and grow within a supportive, inclusive company, Gallo offers a meaningful place to start your journey. We look forward to discovering what we can create together.

What You'll Need

•  Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the school of Life Sciences, Food Science, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering; OR have obtained a Bachelor's or Master's degree from the school of Life Sciences, Food Science, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering (Business or social sciences degrees are not eligible for this internship, such as ag business, psychology, etc).
•  Required to work overtime when necessary.
•  Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

•  Junior or Senior class standing at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Enology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Food Processing, or Food Science.
•  Prior work experience in a STEM capacity, such as lab work or a science internship.
•  Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
•  Skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting common scientific and technical journals.
•  Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing solid conclusions.
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills
•  Excellent organization skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple assignments

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.