Food Safety Quality Assurance Summer 2026 Intern

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Job Details:

• sample and data collection at production facilities in support of: 
  • multi-hurdle intervention evaluations in meat and poultry products
  • troubleshooting food safety and food quality opportunities
  • process and product development and improvement
• analyze, summarize, and report out data associated with data/sample collection
• assist in quality system and food safety audits
• assist in roll out of and installation of new technologies or new products at production facilities
• assist in other FSQA projects as assigned or needed

• Education: University level studies in Poultry Science, Food Science, Meat Science, Biology, Chemistry or other related discipline with at least one year of school remaining. (Junior or Senior with a 3.0 GPA)
• Experience: Previous laboratory, food safety and quality, and/or research and development experience is a plus
• Communication: Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills: Intermediate computer skills including statistical data analysis. Experience with Microsoft Office tools, and willingness to learn enterprise-wide software
• Travel:  Extensive travel to production facilities may be required
• Work Shift: 1st Shift, but may require work across shifts 1, 2 and 3.

• Must include a resume to be considered.
• Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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