Microbiology Intern

Ocean Spray • Lakeville, MA

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About The Position

The Intern will be required to work on project(s) relevant to Food Safety & Quality Assurance (Microbiology), and present his or her project(s) at the end of the internship. As a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (Microbiology) Intern, you may be exposed to multiple food safety & quality aspects through orientation meetings, shadowing, and on the job training.

Requirements

• Must be a current student enrolled in a Master's Degree or PhD Program - In Food Science, Food Microbiology, Microbiology or other related biological science areas
• Must demonstrate proficiency in aseptic technique and compliance with Good Laboratory Practices
• Experience with microbiological sample analysis and experimental set-up
• Must be project oriented and able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Highly organized, self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Food safety & microbiology research
• Microbial kill step validation
• Risk assessments of products, processes and ingredients
• Ingredient/product testing
• Experimental design and data analysis
• Spoilage mitigation strategies
• Preparing and presenting projects

Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in multiple events throughout the summer including leadership panels and learning sessions from various business functions
• Flexibility and off-site work may be required for project travel and experimental test runs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees