Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Internship

April 17, 2024

Are you applying to the internship?

Description

About Cargill

Cargill is a global food corporation that connects farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. With over 157 years of experience, Cargill uses new technologies and dynamic insights to create a more sustainable future. The company has a global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to nourishing the world.

Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Internship

The Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory (FSQR) Internship at Cargill provides students with a career interest in the food industry and a scientific related academic background the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a food business and manufacturing environment. Through assigned projects, interns will have the opportunity to positively impact a number of food safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives.

Description

As a Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Intern, you will:

• Complete a primary project to further personal and professional development while contributing to the broader organization
• Provide final product approval and ensure compliance to customer specifications
• Daily assessment of process quality parameters and quality assurance systems
• Data analysis, trend identification, troubleshooting, corrective action and communication
• Operate and maintain lab, control room and in-process instrumentation
• Dispose of hazardous wastes
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Currently pursuings

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical science program (Food Science, Animal Science, Chemistry, Meat Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology or related science degree) graduating between December 2024 and Summer 2026
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June – August 2024)
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an internship opportunity anywhere in the U.S.
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance

Preferred Currently pursuings

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale
• Basic food safety knowledge with specific emphasis on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), labeling, food additives, sanitation, and food microbiology
• Experience in applying statistical and quality management tools: such as control charts, histograms, capability studies, etc.
• Strong leadership and technical skills
• Demonstrated ability of collaboration, communication, motivation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and successful completion of work
• Moderate computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, and database navigation)
• Experience applying Continuous Improvement concepts