Color Research & Process Technology Internship 2025

$47,840 - $56,160/Yr

E & J Gallo International - Fresno, CA

Full-time - Intern

Onsite - Fresno, CA

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Research / Process Technology Internship at E. & J. Gallo offers Master's and PhD students a unique opportunity to apply their advanced knowledge in natural product chemistry within the Research and Development department. This internship, based in Fresno, California, provides hands-on experience in an industrial research environment, focusing on the evaluation and production of natural colors and grape seed extracts, among other responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce and evaluate the chemical characteristics of grape seed extracts and natural colors.
• Produce and test the physical properties of emulsions.
• Implement rapid chemical methods to measure and monitor bench, pilot, and production scale processes.
• Conduct organic synthesis of target molecules.
• Use HPLC to analyze various natural products.
• Use other separation techniques such as adsorption elution and membrane filtration.
• Use computer software to statistically analyze data.
• Assist in the set-up of laboratory, pilot scale, or production experiments.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a university and working towards a Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Food Science, Physics, or Engineering; OR obtained a Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Food Science, Physics, Material Science, or Engineering.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs when necessary.
• Willingness to work overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with quantitative analytical chemistry using chromatographic techniques, especially HPLC, method development, and validation.
• Hands-on experience with various extraction, separation, and purification techniques such as preparative HPLC, CC, ultrafiltration, and crystallization.
• Hands-on experience using particle size analyzers and knowledge of emulsion science.
• Hands-on experience with natural products, especially polyphenols and natural colors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and experience managing multiple assignments.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k plans
• Profit sharing
• Pet insurance
• Company holidays
• Access to an employee wine shop