Quality & Food Safety Intern — Summer 2027

Bunge; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The QFS Intern - Summer 2027 position at Bunge draws students into hands-on work in Quality & Food Safety at our Channahon, IL facilities. This 12-week summer internship focuses on HACCP, lab methods, and production parameter optimization, offering real projects and mentorship.

Candidates are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Food Science or related field, with strong Microsoft Office skills, data analysis ability, and excellent teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's or Master's program in a relevant field with interest in Quality & Food Safety.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze data and present clear reports.
• Ability to execute tasks and documentations thoroughly.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, and organization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day Quality & Food Safety objectives with a 70/20/10 learning plan.
• Work on projects related to HACCP, lab procedures, and food safety plans.
• Validate sampling techniques, SOPs, and root cause analyses.
• Assist in reviewing processing conditions and optimizing production parameters.
• Contribute to internal audits and updates to Food Safety Management System.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Biology/Microbiology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

The QFS Intern - Summer 2027 position at Bunge draws students into hands-on work in Quality & Food Safety at our Channahon, IL facilities. This 12-week summer internship focuses on HACCP, lab methods, and production parameter optimization, offering real projects and mentorship.

Candidates are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Food Science or related field, with strong Microsoft Office skills, data analysis ability, and excellent teamwork and communication.