2027 FSQA Summer Intern (Multiple Locations)

Tyson Foods•Council Bluffs, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods Inc. is seeking a summer intern to join its Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team. The intern will perform one or more procedures or work instructions, which may include analytical chemistry or quality system procedures within the facility’s Food Safety System. Precision and accuracy in carrying out procedures and collecting data are essential. Work may involve animal welfare processes, HACCP, visual inspections of products and plant systems, sanitation-contractor process-control monitoring, and data collection and analysis. The intern will work with cross-functional teams to provide enhanced business support. This is an in-person, full-time summer internship of 40 hours per week. Candidates must be willing and able to work with various species of meat, including beef, pork, and poultry, and must be able to perform the job’s physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates must submit a resume; those considering further education after completing their degree should highlight this on their resume.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Biology, Entomology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Animal Science, Physical Sciences, or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software for documentation, data analysis, and communication.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Highly detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
Willing and able to work with various species of meat, including beef, pork, and poultry.
Able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must include a resume with the application.

Nice To Haves

Previous laboratory, food safety, quality assurance, food manufacturing, animal science, sanitation, process control, or related experience.
Relevant academic laboratory coursework, research, internships, or other hands-on experience involving inspections, procedural compliance, and data collection or analysis.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned procedures or work instructions within the facility’s Food Safety System, potentially including analytical chemistry or quality system procedures.
Carry out procedures and collect data with precision and accuracy.
Support animal welfare processes and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Conduct Food Safety and Quality Assurance visual inspections of products and plant systems.
Perform process-control monitoring activities related to the facility sanitation contractor.
Collect and analyze data.
Work with cross-functional teams to support the business.