Food Safety Laboratory Technician Summer Internship
About The Position
National Beef is seeking college students for a paid summer 2027 internship introducing them to Food Safety and Technical Services Management. Interns will gain hands-on experience with the company’s laboratory processes in an in-person production facility and learn how the laboratory integrates with the Operations Team. The program offers opportunities to work on projects addressing business needs, collaborate with Technical Services and Operations, and network with facility senior leadership. One intern will be placed at each of the Liberal, Kansas, and Dodge City, Kansas facilities. The program lasts 10–12 weeks, includes a housing allowance where required, and requires availability to work 40 or more hours per week on site, with some weekend work. The intern will prepare detailed weekly reports for the Corporate Director of Technical Services and the facility Laboratory Manager, summarizing insights and experiences from the prior week. At the end of the summer, the intern will present what they learned to the Senior Technical Services Team and key department heads.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in and have completed at least two years of an accredited college degree program focused on Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Microbiology/Chemistry, or another related field that may be considered.
- Be classified as a junior for the 2024–2025 academic year.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in core curriculum classes.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities and on-campus involvement.
- Have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Be able to work independently and be self-directed on project work.
- Be proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
- Be available to work 40 or more hours per week on site for the duration of the internship, including some weekend work.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Technical Services and Operations Teams.
- Prepare detailed weekly reports for the Corporate Director of Technical Services and the facility Laboratory Manager, summarizing key insights and experiences from the previous week.
- Present summer learnings to the Senior Technical Services Team and key department heads.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Housing allowance where required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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