Lab Analytics Intern - Summer 2027

Marzetti Company; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company in Ohio is offering a Lab Analytics Intern position as part of its 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will assist R&D and QA teams with routine quality analytics testing on food and ingredients, and help coordinate instrument service.

Over 12 weeks, interns gain practical experience, professional development, and networking opportunities, with potential for part-time or full-time employment based on performance and company needs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program with a focus in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills demonstrated through extracurricular activities and/or work experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Action-oriented with sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and effective in navigating change and influencing others.
• Works effectively both independently and in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D and QA teams in conducting routine quality analytics testing for food and ingredients.
• Coordinate instrument service as needed.
• Facilitate our annual QA network analyst qualification assessment.
• Support Food Safety team investigations as needed.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate program in Food Science or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Marzetti is seeking a Lab Analytics Intern to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program!

Still in school but ready to start building your career? The Marzetti Summer Internship Program gives ambitious students the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience while exploring where their career could take them after graduation.

Our internship program is designed to provide real‑world experience aligned with your field of interest while also giving you exposure to other key areas of the business. You’ll contribute to meaningful work, build valuable relationships, and develop skills that extend far beyond your resume.

Responsibilities → What You'll Do

Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Support R&D and QA teams in conducting routine quality analytics testing for food and ingredients
• Coordinate instrument service as needed
• Facilitate our annual QA network analyst qualification assessment
• Support Food Safety team investigations as needed

Nourish Your Career

Over the course of our 12-week program, our interns will gain:

• Practical Experience: Take ownership in meaningful projects and share innovative ideas to gain relevant experience in Food Safety.
• Professional Development: Develop your professional network by connecting with colleagues, managers, and fellow interns through social activities, volunteer opportunities, and development sessions with company leadership.
• Career Advancement: Potential for part-time and full-time employment based on your performance and the company’s needs.

Qualifications → What You'll Bring

Qualification Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program with a focus in: Food Science, Chemistry, or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office® applications
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills demonstrated through extracurricular activities and/or work experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Action-oriented with sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution
• Resourceful, adaptable, and effective in navigating change and influencing others
• Works effectively both independently and in team settings

About Us

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.