S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of ... As a Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for performing visual sanitation inspections of winery ...
S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of ... As a Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for performing visual sanitation inspections of winery ...
Seasonal Lab Assistant
Livingston, CA · On-site
$20/hr
S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of ... As a Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for performing visual sanitation inspections of winery ...
Seasonal Lab Assistant
Livingston, CA · On-site
$20/hr
S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of ... As a Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for performing visual sanitation inspections of winery ...
Lab Intern
Acampo, CA · On-site
Job Title: QC / Lab Intern (Seasonal) The QC / Lab Intern is a seasonal, hourly role that performs ... Working under close supervision, this position supports the Winemaking, Cellar, and Bottling teams ...
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Lab Intern
Acampo, CA · On-site
Job Title: QC / Lab Intern (Seasonal) The QC / Lab Intern is a seasonal, hourly role that performs ... Working under close supervision, this position supports the Winemaking, Cellar, and Bottling teams ...
Job Title: QC / Lab Intern (Seasonal) The QC / Lab Intern is a seasonal, hourly role that performs ... Working under close supervision, this position supports the Winemaking, Cellar, and Bottling teams ...
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Job Title: QC / Lab Intern (Seasonal) The QC / Lab Intern is a seasonal, hourly role that performs ... Working under close supervision, this position supports the Winemaking, Cellar, and Bottling teams ...
Seasonal General Winery Worker - Woodbridge
Acampo, CA · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across ... Performs typical lab analyses with accuracy, precision, timeliness in accordance with SOPs.
Seasonal General Winery Worker - Woodbridge
Acampo, CA · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across ... Performs typical lab analyses with accuracy, precision, timeliness in accordance with SOPs.
Winemaker
Soledad, CA · On-site
... winery's strategic goals and the wine brands crafted there. This is a position that will work closely with other departments (Lab,Maintenance, Cellar, Vineyards) as well as sister CBI Operations ...
Winemaker
Soledad, CA · On-site
... winery's strategic goals and the wine brands crafted there. This is a position that will work closely with other departments (Lab,Maintenance, Cellar, Vineyards) as well as sister CBI Operations ...
Seasonal Lab Technician 1 (Graveyard) - Fresno
Fresno, CA · On-site
$21/hr
The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across ... JOB SUMMARY The Seasonal Lab Technician reports to the Lab Quality Services Supervisor and is ...
Seasonal Lab Technician 1 (Graveyard) - Fresno
Fresno, CA · On-site
$21/hr
The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across ... JOB SUMMARY The Seasonal Lab Technician reports to the Lab Quality Services Supervisor and is ...
Seasonal Lab Technician 1 (Day) - Fresno
Fresno, CA · On-site
$21/hr
The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across ... JOB SUMMARY The Seasonal Lab Technician reports to the Lab Quality Services Supervisor and is ...
Seasonal Lab Technician 1 (Day) - Fresno
Fresno, CA · On-site
$21/hr
The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across ... JOB SUMMARY The Seasonal Lab Technician reports to the Lab Quality Services Supervisor and is ...
Winemaker
Soledad, CA · On-site
... winery's strategic goals and the wine brands crafted there. This is a position that will work closely with other departments (Lab, Maintenance, Cellar, Vineyards) as well as sister CBI Operations ...
Winemaker
Soledad, CA · On-site
... winery's strategic goals and the wine brands crafted there. This is a position that will work closely with other departments (Lab, Maintenance, Cellar, Vineyards) as well as sister CBI Operations ...
Harvest Cellar Technician - Stonestreet Winery
Healdsburg, CA · On-site
$18.50 - $23.50/hr
Obtaining lab samples from tank and barrels * Operating crush pad equipment * Forklift operation ... Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred. * Must be able to ...
Harvest Cellar Technician - Stonestreet Winery
Healdsburg, CA · On-site
$18.50 - $23.50/hr
Obtaining lab samples from tank and barrels * Operating crush pad equipment * Forklift operation ... Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred. * Must be able to ...
Obtaining lab samples from tank and barrels * Operating crush pad equipment * Forklift operation ... Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred. * Must be able to ...
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Obtaining lab samples from tank and barrels * Operating crush pad equipment * Forklift operation ... Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred. * Must be able to ...
Harvest Cellar Technician - Stonestreet Winery
$18.50 - $23.50/hr
Obtaining lab samples from tank and barrels * Operating crush pad equipment * Forklift operation ... Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred. * Must be able to ...
Harvest Cellar Technician - Stonestreet Winery
$18.50 - $23.50/hr
Obtaining lab samples from tank and barrels * Operating crush pad equipment * Forklift operation ... Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred. * Must be able to ...
Harvest Cellar Technician - Stonestreet Winery
$18.50 - $23.50/hr
Obtaining lab samples from tank and barrels * Operating crush pad equipment * Forklift operation ... Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred. * Must be able to ...
Harvest Cellar Technician - Stonestreet Winery
$18.50 - $23.50/hr
Obtaining lab samples from tank and barrels * Operating crush pad equipment * Forklift operation ... Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred. * Must be able to ...
Harvest Lab Intern
Geyserville, CA · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 ... We seek a Seasonal Lab Intern to join the team. This role is responsible for fermentation ...
Harvest Lab Intern
Geyserville, CA · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 ... We seek a Seasonal Lab Intern to join the team. This role is responsible for fermentation ...
Harvest Lab Intern
Hopland, CA · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 ... We seek a Seasonal Lab Intern to join the team at our south Napa production facility, for Duckhorn ...
Harvest Lab Intern
Hopland, CA · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 ... We seek a Seasonal Lab Intern to join the team at our south Napa production facility, for Duckhorn ...
Harvest Lab Intern
Saint Helena, CA · On-site
The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 ... We seek a Seasonal Lab Intern to join the team. This role is responsible for fermentation ...
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Harvest Lab Intern
Saint Helena, CA · On-site
The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 ... We seek a Seasonal Lab Intern to join the team. This role is responsible for fermentation ...
Harvest Lab Intern
Windsor, CA · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 ... We seek a Seasonal Lab Intern to join the team. This role is responsible for fermentation ...
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Harvest Lab Intern
Windsor, CA · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 ... We seek a Seasonal Lab Intern to join the team. This role is responsible for fermentation ...
Harvest Cellar Hand & Lab Assistant
Lompoc, CA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Sanford Winery is now hiring for the 2026 Harvest Season! We are looking for passionate individuals ... Harvest Cellar Hand & Lab Assistant Duties and Responsibilities: * Support Harvest Enologist with ...
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Harvest Cellar Hand & Lab Assistant
Lompoc, CA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Sanford Winery is now hiring for the 2026 Harvest Season! We are looking for passionate individuals ... Harvest Cellar Hand & Lab Assistant Duties and Responsibilities: * Support Harvest Enologist with ...
Seasonal General Winery Worker - Woodbridge
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
Performs typical lab analyses with accuracy, precision, timeliness in accordance with SOPs ... At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will ...
Seasonal General Winery Worker - Woodbridge
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
Performs typical lab analyses with accuracy, precision, timeliness in accordance with SOPs ... At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will ...
Seasonal Courier/Lab Aide
$21.50/hr
S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of ... A Taste of What You'll Do As a Seasonal Courier/Lab Aide, you'll play a hands-on role supporting ...
Seasonal Courier/Lab Aide
$21.50/hr
S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of ... A Taste of What You'll Do As a Seasonal Courier/Lab Aide, you'll play a hands-on role supporting ...
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| Work Environment | Laboratories, research facilities, wineries | Vineyards, wineries, production facilities |
| Primary Responsibilities | Analyzing wine samples, quality testing, research | Overseeing wine production, blending, fermentation decisions |
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$20/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Retirement
Posted 14 days ago
Gallo rating
8.1
Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
65th of 380 rated food and drinks producers
Job description
Job Req ID: 107062
Job Type: Full-time
Work Category: Onsite
Application Close Date: 05/31/2026
Sponsorship: Not Available
Compensation: $20.00 - $20.00
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A Taste of What You'll Do
We are seeking a Seasonal Lab Assistant to join our team from July-October. As a Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for performing visual sanitation inspections of winery equipment, collecting top and bottom samples from wine storage tanks and crush tanks, and becoming familiar with all tank and other sampling locations in the Winery. Additionally, you will participate in keeping the Lab and all related equipment neat and clean and collect representative samples in a safe, clean manner that does not risk contamination or loss of product. You must perform various analyses on samples and the ideal candidate will have some experience in a laboratory setting. While knowledge of microbiological and chemical analysis of wine/juice products is not required it is a plus. If you are interested in gaining hands on lab experience in the wine industry, we encourage you to apply.
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.
- Experience working well with others.
- Skilled in maintaining accuracy in lab work.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Required to lift and move 40 pounds frequently.
- Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Required to work in high, precarious places.
- Required to work any shift, including weekends.
- Required to work overtime when necessary.
- 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. 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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