Food Safety Laboratory Technician Summer Internship

National Beef; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

National Beef Packing Company, LLC. in Kansas invites college students to join the Food Safety Laboratory Technician Summer Internship for 10-12 weeks in Liberal and Dodge City.

This in-person program provides hands-on experience in beef processing, collaboration with Technical Services and Operations, and final presentations to senior leadership.

Housing allowance is provided where required; paid internship with opportunities to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college and completed at least two years in a relevant program.
• Must be junior for the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in core classes.
• Demonstrated leadership and on-campus involvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Availability to work 40+ hours per week on-site for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed reports for the Corporate Director of Technical Services and Laboratory Manager.
• Summarize key insights and experiences learned during the internship.
• Present findings to the Senior Technical Services Team and department heads at the end of the program.
• Collaborate with Technical Services and Operations Teams during the internship.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Two years college (Junior status)

Animal Science

Ag Business

Microbiology/Chemistry

Job description

Overview

Join us for the summer!

National Beef is looking for college students ready to explore a career in Food Safety and Technical Services Management to join our family for the summer of 2027 as a Food Safety Laboratory Technician Summer Intern.

Our internship program could jump‑start your career in Food Safety. You will have the opportunity to work on rewarding projects to solve real business needs. You will be introduced to our company culture and work practices and learn about department functions and how our Laboratory integrates with our entire Operations Team.

This is an in‑person, hands‑on experience in a production facility. We will be placing one qualified intern in both our Liberal, Kansas, and Dodge City, Kansas facilities.

This is a paid internship. Housing allowance is included where required.

Program length: 10-12 weeks

Responsibilities

Program highlights for the Food Safety Laboratory Technician Summer Internship include but are not limited to:

You will be working for an industry leader in beef processing!

This experience will provide you with a broad introduction to the National Beef’s Laboratory process. You will work collaboratively with the Technical Services and Operations Teams and have networking opportunities with senior leadership in the facility.

As a Food Safety Laboratory Technician Intern, you will be responsible for preparing detailed reports for the Corporate Director of Technical Services and the facility Laboratory Manager summarizing key insights and experiences that you learned the previous week. The summer will end with a presentation to the Senior Technical Services Team and key Department heads to demonstrate what you have learned.

Qualifications

Qualified Candidates for the Food Safety Laboratory Technician Summer Internship position should possess the following:

• Enrolled and have completed at least two years in an accredited college degree program focusing in one of the following fields of study:
  • Animal Science
  • Ag Business
  • Microbiology/Chemistry
  • Other related fields may be considered
• Must be classified as a junior for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in core curriculum classes
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and on‑campus involvement
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and be self‑directed on project work
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products
• Availability to work 40+ hours per week (some weekend work) on‑site for the duration of the internship

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Company Overview

National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it’s measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.

National Beef is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a disabled individual.

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