2027 FSQA Summer Intern (Multiple Locations)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•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 involving analytical chemistry or quality systems within a facility-wide Food Safety System. Precision and accuracy in following procedures and collecting data are essential. Work may involve the Animal Welfare process, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), visual inspections of products and plant systems, process-control monitoring related to the facility sanitation contractor, 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 perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume, and a resume is required for consideration.

Requirements

Be pursuing a degree in Biology, Entomology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Animal Science, Physical Sciences, or a related field.
Be willing and able to work with various species of meat, including beef, pork, and poultry.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software for documentation, data analysis, and communication.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Be detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Be self-motivated and proactive, and able to work independently and manage time efficiently.
Submit a resume to be considered.

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 procedures or work instructions involving analytical chemistry or quality systems in the facility's Food Safety System.
Accurately follow procedures and work instructions and collect data.
Support Animal Welfare processes and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Conduct visual inspections of products and plant systems for food safety and quality assurance.
Perform process-control monitoring activities related to the facility sanitation contractor.
Collect and analyze data.
Work with cross-functional teams to provide enhanced business support.