VITICULTURIST (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  E. & J. Gallo Winery

  San Miguel, California

Why E. & J. Gallo Winery?

Recently recognized by Glassdoor as one of the “Top 50 Best Places to Work”, we couldn’t be prouder of our employees. As a family-owned wine and spirits company with over 90 brands, the heart of our success story is our people. Our passions run deep and what unites us is an incredible culture of teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. Are you a passionate team player who is looking to grow your career? If so, apply today! Cheers! Your Talent & Gallo — A Perfect Pairing.

Provides technical support to project managers and senior level staff by performing daily activities involving field experimentation, treatment evaluation, data and sample collection, and basic statistical and graphic analyses. Supports the technical needs of related groups within Winegrowing and technology including Chemistry, Enology, GVI, Grower Relations, CP&I and Process Technology. 

What You Will Do:

• Participates in the development, management, and maintenance of vineyard plantings and field experiments in viticulture.
• Participates in plant propagation, vine training and trellising, and treatment application.
• Applies cultural manipulations include pruning, irrigation, and crop load management.
• Maintains and implements appropriate experimental protocols and field plot designs.
• Coordinates treatment applications and vine manipulations with vineyard managers and other personnel.
• Participates in data collection and basic statistical analyses.
• Participates in the maintenance of viticulture laboratory facility at the including equipment and supply inventory.
• Participates in the management of experimental wine inventory.
• Performs basic statistical and graphic analyses using Excel, SigmaPlot and other appropriate statistical software.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Viticulture, Plant Biology, Plant Science, or Agriculture.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of background check.
• Required to obtain a California driver’s license or appropriate state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. 
• Required to travel to vineyard locations throughout California.
• Occasional over-night travel. 
• Required to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution

Equal Opportunity Employer

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