FSQA Intern: CAPA & Ingredient Risk Analytics

Ocean Spray Cranberries; Lakeville (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Intern to work on projects across CAPA, RCA, risk assessment, and KPI analysis.

The role offers exposure to multiple FSQA areas through orientation, shadowing, and hands-on training, with opportunities to present results at the end of the internship. The position starts June 8, 2027, runs for 10–12 weeks, and is located at Ocean Spray’s Lakeville, MA headquarters.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student enrolled in a Master’s Degree or PhD Program in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry or other related areas.
• Must have knowledge of HACCP, cGMPs, FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule.
• Must be project oriented and able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Highly organized, self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist FSQA team with root cause analysis (RCA) and development of corrective actions (CAPAs).
• Conduct risk assessments of products, processes and ingredients.
• Assist with ingredient/product testing and experimental design; analyze data.
• Prepare and present FSQA project findings and KPIs to leadership.

Skills

HACCP

cGMPs

FSMA

Education

Master’s in Food Science or related

PhD in Food Science or related

Job description

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Intern to work on projects across CAPA, RCA, risk assessment, and KPI analysis.

The role offers exposure to multiple FSQA areas through orientation, shadowing, and hands-on training, with opportunities to present results at the end of the internship. The position starts June 8, 2027, runs for 10–12 weeks, and is located at Ocean Spray’s Lakeville, MA headquarters.