What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Dairy Laboratory Intern position at Dairy Farmers of America?
Primary Duties / Responsibilities:
- Ensure quality of batch preparation and quality control activities, including process inspection, sampling, and evaluation to meet specification and quality standards
- Properly test incoming and outgoing products for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards
- Perform sample setup/sorting, preparation, and clean-up
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation as directed
- Notify supervisor of any out-of-range value or variation from accepted norms in operations or product quality immediately
- Maintain lab records as directed. Complete all required paperwork accurately, clearly, timely, and completely with required information. Complete data entry into the computer system(s). Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with standard operation procedures.
- Perform daily cleaning of task area, keeping work area free of clutter. During CIP (Clean in Place), perform detail cleaning in task areas. Wash lab utensils and glassware; assist with other clean-up activities.
- Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
The qualified candidate will be enrolled in an undergraduate program. Intern must have high school diploma or equivalent coupled with some post-secondary classes related to food science, biological science, or related sciences and interest in food manufacturing, laboratory, food testing, and/or quality assurance.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
