What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Intern - Summer 2025 position at Innophos?
The Quality Assurance Intern will gain valuable industry experience while contributing to key projects aimed at improving quality assurance processes. This internship at the Innophos manufacturing site in North Salt Lake, UT will offer the opportunity to acquire hands-on skills in Quality Management Systems.
\n- Assist with daily operations
- Support the execution of standard QA procedures and protocols
- Aid in organizing and maintaining quality documentation, ensuring all records are up-to-date and compliant
- Participate in quality inspections on the floor and internal system audits, documenting findings and assisting in corrective action follow-ups
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives:
- Assist in various quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing QA operations and processes (i.e., Document Control System Upgrading)
- Support analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements
- Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of quality systems, including adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and relevant industry standards.
- Cross-Functional Support
- Assist and collaborate with the Quality Control (QC) teams as needed to support overall quality objectives and operational efficiency
- Completion of sophomore college year in Food Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
- Fluent in English (verbal and written). Spanish is a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office, specializing in Excel for data analysis, Word for documentation, and PowerPoint for presentations
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability to changing priorities and multitasking
- Clear and effective communication
- Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
- Intern: 8-12 weeks
- Co-op: 1 semesters
- Market competitive hourly rate
- Overtime eligible
- Paid observed holidays
- Prompt and regular attendance
- Comply with all site policy & training requirements
- Satisfactorily perform duties as assigned
- Participation in site Intern/Co-op events & activities
- Final presentation of Intern/Co-op activities & learnings
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, and mineral ingredients for our customers.
Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.
Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.
