Microbiology Quality Lab Intern - Summer 2027

Nestlé S.A.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Dublin, OH is seeking a Food Microbiology intern for Summer 2027 to support the NQAC Dublin lab. The role focuses on sample processing, basic analyses, and documentation to ensure safe, compliant products. You will work under supervision to assist with QA processes and lab methods.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and learning applied laboratory techniques, with opportunities to engage in Lean initiatives and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic coursework or 1-year practical relevant experience in an analytical laboratory highly preferred.
• Rising junior or senior preferred.
• Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Food Safety or STEM majors are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.
• Registers and prepares samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
• Preps and performs routine to more complex analyses per NQAC methods.
• Reads and records results of analyses, keeping identification numbers matched with correct samples.
• Operates basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, autoclave, etc.
• Provide assurance of quality and support of quality processes for the Laboratory/Center.
• Assure quality of results by assisting with QA documents, plans and ICPs.
• Document QA data and report to lead or management.
• Assure equipment is maintained in reliable working order and request repairs as needed.
• Participate/lead in Lean Laboratory initiatives.

Skills

Microbiology

Biology

Biochemistry

Food Safety

STEM

Education

Relevant coursework or 1-year analytical lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nestlé USA in Dublin, OH is seeking a Food Microbiology intern for Summer 2027 to support the NQAC Dublin lab. The role focuses on sample processing, basic analyses, and documentation to ensure safe, compliant products. You will work under supervision to assist with QA processes and lab methods.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and learning applied laboratory techniques, with opportunities to engage in Lean initiatives and cross-functional teamwork.