Micro Lab QC Intern 2026

Seneca Foods is one of North Americas leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label food service and export canned vegetable markets distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libbys Aunt Nellies READ Seneca Farms Green Valley Green Giant (Shelf-Stable) CherryMan Paradise Pennant and Seneca labels including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

As a QC technician your responsibilities will be to follow established policies and procedures. The position is responsible for performing routine inspections on product during manufacturing process record and report test results for product consistency quality and food safety. Assist with conducting audits of procduction processes and products to help ensure company quality standards. help maintain accurate logs of testing results and assist in the preparation of quality control reports and assist in identifying and resolving quality control issues. No experience necessary and Food Sciencestudents are encouraged to apply.

Job functions include basic microbiological quality and general lab work including plating (Petri-film) media preparation environmental sample collection Lab sanitation enrichments autoclaving and dish washing. The position will also assist in specialized testing including PCR RT-PCR LAMP and ELISA as needed. Excuting and maintaining laboratory quality control is critical of the position. Applicants must be familar and proficient with aseptic technique. Candidates must also be motivated. detail-oriented mechanically and technically inclined independant and have ability to multi-task. Must have good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Executing and maintaining laboratory quality control is critical for the position. Must be familiar and proficient with aseptic techniques

Must be able to work independently and have ability to multi-task

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols

Ability to work in a fast paced production environment

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite (Excel Word Power Point)

Willingness to learn and contribute to the overall success of the quality team

Ability to work extended hours during our peak season and ability to work weekends when needed.

Physical Requirments:

Hand Movement Sitting Reading Lifting 30 lbs. or more Twisting/Turning Writing Pushing/Pulling Hand/Eye Coordination Bending Standing Climbing

Biohazards:

Involves working with potential class II agents.

Workers are trained on aseptic technique Good Laboratory Practices and handling and treating potentially biohazardous materials

This position pays $18.54 per hour.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact us at or call .