Food Safety & Quality Intern
On-siteBrownsville, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct environmental swab mapping and sample result comparison programs while assisting with updating Quality Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and other documentation. Support Food Safety Modernization Act initiatives through research and program development, helping identify and implement systems that strengthen food safety and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage audits, investigations, and continuous improvement projects, including product testing, quality evaluations, and data analysis for positive hold and release initiatives. Participate in a two-week hands-on experience at Grande's cheese and whey manufacturing plants to observe day-to-day operations.
Required Qualifications
- Student in Junior or Senior status
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree
- Degree in Food Science
- Degree in Quality Assurance
- Degree in other related field
Desired Qualifications
- Participative involvement in campus organizations
- Non-class related volunteer involvement
- Off-campus employment
- Demonstrated leadership
- FSMA PCQI training
- HACCP Certified
- Effective analytical skills
- Effective communication skills
- Basic statistics knowledge
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