2026 Quality Assurance Internship

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Support of Plant QA Projects

• Responsible for a summer project as assigned by the Associate Director of Quality
• Assist in product testing, research, or sampling methods pertaining to projects as requested by Associate Director of Quality or plant Quality Manager
• Support Quality Systems Manager with sampling and/or product testing as required
• Data compiling and organization as it pertains to validation and verification work

Lab Support and Upkeep

• Aid in conducting product cuttings and/or sensory panels
• Responsible for analytical testing of products as needed
• Responsible for lab cleanliness and general organizatio

QA Regulatory Support

• Support in data entry and filing
• Support on projects pertaining to food labeling compliance, food safety and quality plans, product shelf life testing, and raw material specifications

Quality Systems Administrative Support

• Aid in researching information as it pertains to customer inquiries
• Support in data entry and filing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Actively seeking a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agriculture, or Consumer Family Sciences

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experienced working within a lab
• Computer knowledge required; MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing
• The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment
• The employee in this position must be able to regularly walk
• The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel
• The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms
• The employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances
• The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals
• The employee may occasionally be required to crouch
• The employee may occasionally lift/carry items as heavy as 60 pounds
• The employee must be able to work outside in various weather conditions (i.e.: rain, snow, heat)

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Quality
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making

Other

• Responsible for organizing time for completing daily tasks as well as new projects
• Willingness to work within processing facilities in order to provide aid for projects