What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Lab Intern - Summer 2025 position at Innophos?
The Quality Control Lab Intern will gain practical experience in quality assurance and quality control lab procedures while supporting essential projects aimed at enhancing lab efficiency, data accuracy, and standardization at the Innophos manufacturing site in North Salt Lake, UT.
\n- Assist with daily operations
- Support sample receiving, prepare materials, clean glassware, calibrate equipment, conduct tests, and report data
- Assist in organizing and managing laboratory databases, retrieving data for analysis, and document archiving
- Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Assist in various quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing lab operations and processes (i.e., Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) Upgrading)
- Support data collection and analysis to identify opportunities for process verification and efficiency improvements
- Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of quality systems, including adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and the 5S methodology in the lab
- Provide assistance for any additional quality initiatives or projects assigned by quality management
- Cross-Functional Support
- Assist and collaborate with the Quality Assurance (QA) and 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)
- 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.
