Animal Safety QC Intern

Neogen; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Professional development activities

Networking opportunities

Intern events and learning sessions

Job summary

Neogen offers an Animal Safety Quality Intern position in Lexington, KY, providing hands-on exposure in quality systems, data analysis, and problem-solving within a professional laboratory, manufacturing, or operations setting.

Interns engage in structured projects aligned with Quality team needs, gain mentorship, and deliver a final presentation or actionable recommendations. The program emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration and real-world business impact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's/Master's in Food Science, Animal Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Laboratory Science, Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze information, manage priorities, and follow through.
• Able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in department projects and day-to-day Quality activities.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data; summarize findings.
• Review processes, procedures, or documentation and recommend improvements.
• Conduct research and prepare reports, presentations, or project materials.
• Participate in team meetings, project discussions, and learning activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Laboratory, and other cross-functional partners as appropriate.
• Present project findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Animal Safety Quality Intern

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

About Us

At Neogen, we are committed to developing future talent by providing meaningful internship experiences that offer real-world exposure, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to business priorities.

Position Summary

The Quality Intern will support key initiatives within Neogen Quality while gaining hands‑on experience in a professional laboratory, manufacturing, or operational environment. Interns will apply classroom knowledge to real business challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop practical skills in quality systems, data analysis, problem‑solving, and communication.

Candidates may be considered for one of three internship opportunities based on academic background, interests, location, and business needs:

Animal Safety Quality Intern

Support a project and day‑to‑day quality activities within the Animal Safety business.

Potential focus areas may include quality data analysis, process or documentation improvements, investigation and corrective action support, audit readiness, standardization, or other site quality priorities.

Internship Project

Each intern will work on a structured project aligned with the needs of the assigned Quality team. The final project scope may be refined before the internship begins. Projects are intended to:

• Address a meaningful business need and support a current Quality priority
• Use data, observation, or structured problem‑solving to develop insights and recommendations
• Be achievable within the summer internship timeframe
• Provide exposure to cross‑functional collaboration
• Result in a final presentation, recommendation, or other practical deliverable

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental projects and day‑to‑day Quality activities
• Collect, organize, and analyze data; summarize findings clearly
• Review processes, procedures, or documentation and recommend improvements
• Conduct research and prepare reports, presentations, or project materials
• Participate in team meetings, project discussions, and learning activities
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Laboratory, and other cross‑functional partners as appropriate
• Present project findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Laboratory Science, Engineering, Quality, or a related field
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze information, manage priorities, and follow through on assignments
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Preferred

• Interest in a career in Quality, laboratory operations, food safety, animal health, manufacturing, or a related field
• Coursework or experience involving laboratory methods, data analysis, statistics, quality systems, or process improvement
• Previous internship, research, project, or leadership experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

What Interns Will Gain

• Hands‑on experience in a Quality function supporting Neogen businesses and customers
• Exposure to real business challenges, quality systems, and improvement projects
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced professionals
• Networking and professional development opportunities
• Experience communicating project findings and recommendations to leaders and team members

Learning Objectives

• Explain how Quality supports safe, consistent, and reliable products and business operations
• Apply academic knowledge to a practical Quality project
• Use data and structured problem‑solving to evaluate an opportunity and develop recommendations
• Strengthen professional communication, teamwork, and project management skills
• Deliver a final project demonstrating learning and business impact

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Professional development activities
• Networking opportunities
• Participation in intern events and learning sessions

Equal Opportunity Statement

Neogen is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one‑stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations. Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision‑making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees. At Neogen, we are extremely proud of our record of sustained growth, as well as our development and acquisition of advanced technology since our founding in 1982. Neogen has thrived - and will continue to thrive - because our employees thrive here.