Chemist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onValero, 7213, North Ingram Avenue, Fresno, Fresno County, California, 93650, United States
About Gallo
We are a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, consistently recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." Our portfolio includes 130+ brands across wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages, featuring the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S.: Barefoot Wine & High Noon. As the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America, we bring our products to people around the globe.
About the Role
At Gallo, we believe that great wine starts with great science. This Chemist role is designed to join our world-class analytical team, where your expertise will directly influence the quality of products enjoyed by consumers worldwide. You will perform advanced chemical, physical, and sensory analysis on materials ranging from grapes and wines to water and incoming ingredients, utilizing cutting-edge instrumentation such as GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-OES, and infrared analyzers.
Your work extends beyond the lab bench. You will be trusted to develop and validate new analytical methods, troubleshoot complex data, and ensure every result is accurate, timely, and legally defensible. Your contributions will shape decisions across production, winemaking, compliance, and innovation teams. We are looking for someone who thrives both independently and collaboratively, ready to mentor interns and technicians while contributing to our ISO 17025-compliant quality management system. When data anomalies arise, you are the person who digs in to find the root cause and drives the fix.
Hiring Process
To view the full job description and apply, please click the link provided in the original posting. The company policy ensures job postings remain open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and external candidates for a minimum of 3 days.
Culture & Equal Opportunity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who bring curiosity, precision, and a genuine love of science to their work. Whether you are a seasoned analytical chemist or a rising expert, Gallo offers a collaborative, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives make our science stronger.
Gallo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: GC-MS, LC-MS, Icp-Oes, Infrared Analyzers, Iso 17025, Control Charting, Internal Auditing, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Education: Master's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or Biochemistry required; Bachelor's degree with 20 college units in Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology; High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Frequently asked questions about Chemist at GALLO
What does a Chemist at GALLO do?expand_more
In this Chemist at GALLO role, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives through corrective actions, control charting, and internal auditing; operate and troubleshoot complex laboratory instrumentation including gc-ms, lc-ms, and icp-oes; develop and validate new analytical methods to ensure accurate and legally defensible results; and mentor interns and technicians while contributing to the iso 17025-compliant quality management system.
What are the requirements for this Chemist role?expand_more
GALLO is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Master's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or Biochemistry plus 1 year of chemistry/microbiology laboratory experience; OR Bachelor's degree with 20 college coursework units in chemistry, biology, and/or microbiology plus 2 years of experience; OR High school diploma with 20 college coursework units plus 6 years of experience; OR High school diploma plus 7 years of experience; Certification in the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's Certified Wine and Distilled Spirits Chemist program; Experience with complex automated laboratory instrumentation; Experience maintaining and troubleshooting lab equipment; Experience reading and interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals; and Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.