Intern, Quality Assurance

AgCertain Industries, Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 5,800 - 8,600; Full time

Job summary

AgCertain Industries, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance Intern to gain hands-on experience in food safety, auditing, and upholding quality standards. Each intern will tackle a project that meets business-critical needs and drives impact within AgCertain.

The 12-week program includes tasks with significant learning opportunities, professional development, networking events, and potential full-time roles for exceptional performers.

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.

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

Technical skills

Education

Food Science or related field

Job description

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