UDairy Creamery Quality Assurance Intern, Spring 2027

University of Delaware•Newark, DE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The UDairy Creamery is a non-profit, student-run enterprise of the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Under the guidance of industry professionals, students receive a hands-on, immersive education in the principles of food science, safety and production, dairy science, business management, entrepreneurship, and sustainable agriculture.

Requirements

At least 1 year of laboratory, food science, or food safety experience.
Must have excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to work independently on projects.
Must work a minimum of 2 shifts per week, of at least 3 hours per shift during GFIL production days (Monday through Thursday) between the hours of 7am and 7pm.
Interns will be hired to work during academic sessions (spring, summer, fall, and winter).
Students are expected to participate in orientation and hands-on training the semester/session prior to the beginning of the academic session and continue through the last day of exams at the end of the semester.
Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware.
Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Delaware and be in good academic standing.
To be considered for additional on-campus employment, applicants combined on-campus employment, including teaching, research and graduate assistantship, must not exceed 29.5 hours per week.
Graduate students on contract may hold additional employment, on campus or off, up to 29.5 hours per week total without approval by the student’s program, the student advisor or the Graduate College.

Responsibilities

Be detail oriented and trained to use aseptic techniques.
Assist in collecting milk, cheese, ice cream, environmental, and sanitation solution samples.
Assist in keeping daily records up to date.
Ability to analyze data and report out of spec results.
Assist in analytical methods, quality testing, and food safety testing.
Observe and help maintain the Food Safety Plan including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
Assist with training other UDairy staff to work safely in cheese/ice cream production areas and/or QA testing lab.
Be able to problem solve and work through issues/errors.
Be able to take directions and detailed notes.
Be able to work independently and complete assigned tasks within timelines needed as may be required by regulatory authorities.
Assist in ice cream production and cheesemaking as required by Creamery Management.
Heavy lifting, standing for long periods, and strenuous movement should be anticipated.