Intern, Quality Assurance

AgCertain Industries; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week internship

Competitive pay

Project-based work

Professional development

Networking events

Potential full-time role

Job summary

AgCertain Industries in Ames, IA is seeking a Quality Assurance Intern to gain hands-on experience in food safety, auditing, and quality standards. You will work on a project addressing business needs and contribute to the company's quality initiatives.

The 12-week program runs May 24 to August 13, 2027, offering project-based work, professional development, networking events, and potential for full-time roles or additional internships based on performance.

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.
• Willingness to learn and apply GMP in all facility areas.
• Act with integrity, candor, excellence, curiosity, and a commitment to safety.

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

PowerPoint

Word

Technical skills

Education

Food Science related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Ames, IA 50010

As 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