Intern, Quality Assurance

AgCertain; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

AgCertain is offering a Quality Assurance Intern position in Ames, IA, where you will gain experience with food safety, auditing, and quality standards. You will work on a project addressing a business-critical need and report progress to supervisors.

The 12-week program runs May 24 through August 13, 2027, with competitive pay, project-based work, and professional development opportunities, plus networking events.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies for Food Science or related field.
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and technical skills.
• Have an interest in food safety or agriculture.
• A willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments.
• Fulfill tasks with high engagement and attention to detail.
• Build your understanding of AgCertain’s growing role in the food and agriculture industry.
• Ensure strong communication with supervisors and leadership through continual reporting on project progress.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate studies in Food Science or related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: AgCertain Operations Group, LLC - Ames, IA 50010As a Quality Assurance Intern, you will gain experience working with food safety, auditing, and upholding quality standards in an organization. Each intern will be given a project that addresses business critical needs and will impact AgCertain through their work in a meaningful way.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments
• Fulfill tasks with high engagement and attention to detail
• Build your understanding of AgCertain’s growing role in the food and agriculture industry
• Ensure strong communication with supervisors and leadership through continual reporting on project progress
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies for Food Science or related field
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and technical skills
• Have an interest in food safety or agriculture
• A willingness to learn
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility
• Act with integrity, candor, excellence, curiosity, and a commitment to safety

Our Internship Program

• 12-week internship (May 24 – August 13, 2027)
• Competitive pay
• Project-based work
• Professional development opportunities
• Networking events
• Full time roles or additional internships offered to interns with exceptional performance