QA Laboratory Intern

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State Berkey Creamery is currently seeking a part-time intern to assist in the Quality Assurance Lab. This is a hands-on position that requires active physical and mental participation, with or without accommodation. Working hours may possibly involve late evenings, early mornings and weekend hours on occasions as schedules accommodate. 

Job Duties:

• Assisting with testing (analytical, microbiological) and evaluating (organoleptic) and release of products

• Managing ingredient and finished product documents including specifications, recipes, nutritional labels, standard operating procedures and other documentation related to food quality and safety in support of the manufacturing of dairy products

Requirements and qualifications:

• High attention to detail

• Must be available to work weekends

• The student should have food science experience or similar exposure to food processing at the lab, pilot plant or manufacturing plant level

• The student must be able to work as part of a team as well as with a diversified group of people

• The candidate selected must be able to follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry

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