Summer 2026 Food Safety & Quality Assurance Intern

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

• Train in the laboratory and production areas to become familiar with the basic plant operations for a cheese and whey plant.
• Perform laboratory chemical and microbiological testing of finished products and incoming ingredients.
• Perform physical and organoleptic evaluations of finished products and incoming ingredients – ex:  pizza melt tests, body, texture, and flavor.
• Assist with food safety programs including HACCP, sanitation, glass control, and pathogen environmental monitoring.
• Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Other Quality Assurance duties or projects as assigned.
• Other Production duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:  Junior or Senior

Desired Degree Focus:  Food Science, Biology, or Ag Science

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans