Quality Assurance Intern
About The Position
Michigan Milk Producers Association is seeking an ambitious intern this summer. Our mission is to market our members’ milk to the greatest advantage possible. Founded in 1916, this dairy cooperative focuses on providing stability and value to its producer-members in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin, while focusing on sustainability, quality, and community. We are seeking motivated and curious students to join our Summer Internship Program at MMPA’s Quality Assurance and Product Development team. This program is designed to provide hands-on experience, meaningful project work, and exposure to day-to-day operations of a state-of-the-art dairy processing facility. The intern will report to MMPA’s Director of Quality but work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager at Remus, MI plant.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD program in Food Science, Animal Science or related field in an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a degree relevant to one or more of the departments listed
- Good communication, writing and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or similar tools
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative
Responsibilities
- Support the assigned project by conducting research, analysis, and reporting for the project
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Operations and other plant team members
- Assist in developing SOPs for various unit operations in the plant
- At the end of the internship tenure, submit a report summarizing the project work and present the findings to MMPA’s Senior Leadership team
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
