Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Intern - Summer 2026 (305851)
Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Intern - Summer 2026 (305851)
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Job Description
Cargills size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable are a family company providing food ingredients agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials from eggs to edible oils salt to skincare feed to alternative fuel. Our 160000 colleagues operating in 70 countries make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Your Internship:
Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters.
Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey not a final destination. When you join our team you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources our well-respected leaders and our carefully curated development courses you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrows global issues. And truthfully our future relies on you. Your innovative minds your intentional collaboration and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local but at Cargill your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity develop meaningful relationships and propel your career.
Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Internship:
The FSQR function at Cargill will provide students with a career interest in the food industry and a scientific related academic background the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a food business and manufacturing environment. The internship program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn and work with Cargill business units/function to provide solutions to customers. Through assigned projects interns will have the opportunity to positively impact a number of food safety quality and efficiency initiatives.
Interns will experience a broad cross-section of manufacturing including edible oil refining/packaging protein and starches/sweeteners. In addition Interns will be gaining exposure to several FSQR programs such as: Food Safety HACCP and auditing processes; Laboratory & Instrumentation programs; Food manufacturing & Pre-requisite programs; Product inspection and disposition; supplier and external manufacturing; and meaningful project work in related areas.
Your Work:
- A primary project will be assigned to the Intern to complete during the summer which will further their personal and professional development while contributing to the broader organization.
- Final product approval; assurance of compliance to customer specifications.
- Daily assessment of process quality parameters and quality assurance systems including calibration raw materials maintenance procedures food safety training and auditing.
- Data analysis trend identification troubleshooting corrective action and communication with regard to processing data final product and wastewater.
- Operate and maintain lab control room and in-process instrumentation.
- Dispose of hazardous wastes (biological and chemical).
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned (i.e. Process improvement projects development and modification of Food Safety and Quality procedures and documents and assisting other locations with process start-ups and projects).
Our Programming:
- With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal you can take your learning in any direction.
- As employees interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.
- Throughout the internship interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership provide development opportunities and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S.
Internship details:
- Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration.
- Interns are paid hourly for time worked.
- Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work.
- Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship co-op or full-time position to return the following year.
Our Benefits:
No matter who you are or where you are we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern youll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you thrive. Eligible programs and incentives include:
- Paid time off
- Mental Health and Wellbeing program
- Digital Learning Library
- Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify
Compensation:
The expected hourly rate for this position is $20.40 $ decisions are dependent on graduation date and eligibility for full-time employment.
Our Network:
Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network you will establish relationships acquire mentors and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship you will also receive consistent support from university recruiting staff mentors colleagues and your supervisor.
Our Vibrant Community:
At Cargill you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.
Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:
Asian Alliance Network Cargill Young Professionals Network Cargill Ability Network (iCAN) Cargill Ebony Council Indigenous Peoples Network (IPN) Hispanic-Latino Council Cargill Pride Network Veterans & Military Support Network and Cargill Womens Network.
Job Locations:
Multiple locations across the U.S.
Required Qualifications:
- Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical science program (Food Science Animal Science Meat Science Chemistry Microbiology Biochemistry Biology or related science degree) graduating between December 2026 and Summer 2028
- Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2026)
- Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an internship opportunity anywhere in the U.S.
- Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
- Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale
- Basic food safety knowledge with specific emphasis on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) labeling food additives sanitation and food microbiology
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Experience in applying statistical and quality management tools: such as control charts histograms capability studies etc.
- Strong leadership and technical skills.
- Demonstrated ability of collaboration communication motivation interpersonal effectiveness teamwork and successful completion of work.
- Moderate computer skills (word processing spreadsheets and database navigation)
- Experience applying Continuous Improvement concepts
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vet.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
