Lab Assistant Jobs in Modesto, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Req ID: 107032 

Job Type: Full-time 

Work Category: Onsite 

Application Close Date: 05/31/2026 

Sponsorship: Not Available 

Compensation: $21.50 - $21.50 

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A Taste of What You'll Do

As a Seasonal Courier/Lab Aide, you'll play a hands-on role supporting GALLO's Chemistry group during one of the most critical and exciting times of the year. This role blends fieldwork, transportation, and laboratory support, offering variety in your day and the opportunity to contribute directly to grape quality assessment across multiple winery locations.

You'll be responsible for transporting grape samples between vineyards, wineries, and laboratories throughout the North Coast and Central Valley. Along the way, you'll ensure samples are handled with care, properly logged, and delivered accurately and on time. Your work will help ensure laboratory teams receive what they need to analyze grape quality and support winemaking decisions.

In addition to courier duties, you'll assist with grape sorting, labeling, sample preparation, and maintaining an organized, clean lab environment. You'll collaborate closely with team members, communicate updates using GALLO-provided devices, and support field and lab operations as needed. This role requires flexibility, reliability, and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork while working long days during the harvest season.

If you enjoy being on the move, working independently while still being part of a larger team, and contributing to a fast-paced, mission-critical operation, this seasonal opportunity offers valuable experience within a respected organization.

What You'll Need

• 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.
• This position requires seasonal availability for a 7 day work week (8-12 hours per day).
• Required to lift and move 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• 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. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

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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

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance. 
• It is the Company's policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

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