Food Science Intern

Forever Cheese•Secaucus, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, temp-to-perm internship: the position begins on a temporary basis, with the potential to convert to a permanent role based on performance and business needs. Benefits eligibility begins upon conversion to permanent status. The Food Science Intern will assist the Regulatory team in supporting compliance with food safety, labeling, and quality assurance standards. This role plays an important part in ensuring accurate product information and documentation while collaborating across departments to uphold high standards of food safety and regulatory compliance. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with internal teams and industry platforms, supporting day-to-day operations and special projects within a food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Food Science; Microbiology, Nutrition, Dairy Science, or other relevant sciences are also considered
Experience with, or willingness to learn, data entry into food safety and regulatory platforms such as TraceGains or ReposiTrak
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Have a HIGH level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Have a passion for food science or an interest in learning about the specialty food industry.
Are organized, manage their time well, and can balance tasks within deadlines.
Work well both independently and collaboratively within teams.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate data entry into compliance platforms such as 1WorldSync, TraceGains, and other industry portals
Assist with generating and verifying Nutrition Facts Panels (NFP) and GTINs
Collect and organize supplier documentation such as Certificates of Analysis (COAs), allergen declarations, and product specifications
Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA), Research & Development (R&D), and Supply Chain teams to verify and update raw material and finished product data
Support daily administrative tasks and contribute to special projects related to food safety and quality systems
Participate actively in cross-functional team communications to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance
Carries out any additional duties that may be assigned or requested