Quality Assurance Intern - Food Safety and Data Analysis

MSI Express, INC; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express is seeking a Quality Intern to join our Summer 2027 program in Illinois. You will gain hands-on experience across quality system support, inspections, data reporting, and root cause investigations while working with cross-functional teams.

The 10-week internship runs Monday–Friday, ~40 hours/week, with a pay of $19/hour. You will present results to senior leadership at the end of the program and gain exposure to real business challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interest in food safety, quality assurance, and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Currently enrolled in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related academic program.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality team in maintaining food safety and quality standards across manufacturing operations.
• Participate in product inspections, audits, testing activities, and documentation reviews.
• Analyze quality performance metrics and support corrective and preventive action initiatives.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints, process deviations, and non-conformances.
• Support projects focused on strengthening food safety, quality systems, and operational compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Data analysis

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Enrollment in related academic program

Tools

Excel

Job description

MSI Express is seeking a Quality Intern to join our Summer 2027 program in Illinois. You will gain hands-on experience across quality system support, inspections, data reporting, and root cause investigations while working with cross-functional teams.

The 10-week internship runs Monday–Friday, ~40 hours/week, with a pay of $19/hour. You will present results to senior leadership at the end of the program and gain exposure to real business challenges.