Cheese Quality Lab Intern — QA & Micro Testing

Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.; Town of Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Lab Intern for Summer 2027 in Wisconsin. You will assist in microbiological and chemical testing of bulk cheese and ingredients, and coordinate laboratory paperwork.

Applicants should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related) with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn AOAC methods and GMP requirements. Prior lab experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or laboratory setting is desired.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good decision-making skills regarding quality standards.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn the AOAC-approved methods for cheese testing.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn the food standard methods.
• Good organizational skills and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological and chemical testing on bulk cheese, ingredients, finished product, equipment, and the plant environment.
• Participate in split sampling/proficiency testing.
• Perform environmental swabbing as instructed.
• Maintain lab/quality supply inventory.
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of lab/quality equipment calibration.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute Certificates of Analysis.
• Assist with fat, moisture, salt, and pH analyses on bulk cheese and finished products.
• Perform quality melts on different cheese blends and finished products.
• Investigate customer complaints and bulk complaints.
• Assist the Quality Lab Technician in maintaining laboratory and quality-related SOPs.
• Consistent and reliable attendance to maintain adequate staffing levels and meet customer commitments is required.

Skills

Analytical ability

Good communication

GMP knowledge

AOAC method learning

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology

Job description

Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Lab Intern for Summer 2027 in Wisconsin. You will assist in microbiological and chemical testing of bulk cheese and ingredients, and coordinate laboratory paperwork.

Applicants should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related) with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn AOAC methods and GMP requirements. Prior lab experience is a plus.