Assurance Division Intern

Job Description

NSF 12-Week Assurance Division Internship

NSF is offering a dynamic 12-week internship within our Assurance division, designed for individuals eager to gain practical experience in data management and analysis. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting cross-functional teams by contributing to the gathering and organization of data essential for various business objectives. This internship provides hands-on experience with data manipulation using industry-standard tools like Excel and Power BI.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong proficiency in Excel and be available to work in a hybrid capacity, requiring 3 days a week in our Ann Arbor office location.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams by helping gather and organize data needed for business objectives.
• Assist with basic data manipulation in Excel and Power BI, including cleaning datasets, preparing simple analyses, and identifying initial trends.
• Perform routine data accuracy checks under the guidance of senior team members.
• Help prepare clear summaries or visuals for internal stakeholders.
• Support documentation activities, including updating files, organizing shared materials, and maintaining version control.
• Assist the Process and Operations team with testing, data updates, and simple enhancements to support division needs.
• Provide general support for accreditation-related tasks, transition projects, traceability, and following up on assigned items.

Qualifications

• High Proficiency in Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas, charts).
• Interest in data analysis and problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with multiple teams.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Power BI or a willingness to learn.
• Interest or coursework in quality systems, analytics, engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Power Automate) is a plus but not expected.

About Us

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

About The Team

NSF provides a holistic suite of value-added digital, information security and sustainability solutions that span our core industries of food, water and life sciences. Our client-focused teams have deep industry expertise and are committed to supporting the journey to certification, helping to empower organizations to drive process and performance improvements for products, people, and the planet.