Summer 2027 Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Internship
About The Position
As a Mars Petcare/Royal Canin Quality and Food Safety Intern, you will gain experience with site manufacturing Quality and Food Safety teams and contribute to food safety, food defense, quality systems, and continuous improvement projects. A Functional Lead will serve as your day-to-day mentor and provide guidance throughout the internship. The internship is a 10–11-week summer program focused on real business problems and opportunities. It includes professional and social engagement activities, networking with other interns and senior leaders, training and development, access to Mars University, and ongoing coaching and mentorship. Internship locations are in and around the Nashville, Tennessee area, including Lebanon, Nashville, and Franklin.
Requirements
- Be working toward a bachelor’s degree in food science or chemistry.
- Be eligible to intern the summer prior to the junior or senior year.
- Be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without needing current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.
- Successfully complete drug and background screening.
- Provide personal transportation to and from the work site for the duration of the internship.
Responsibilities
- Gain exposure to site manufacturing Quality and Food Safety teams.
- Work on food safety, food defense, quality systems, and continuous improvement projects.
- Receive day-to-day guidance from a Functional Lead mentor.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Professional and social engagement activities and networking opportunities
- Training and development, including access to Mars University
- Formal mentorship and ongoing coaching
- Fun freebies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
