Johnsonville Sausage
Sheboygan Falls, WI
Paid
Easy Apply
Summer 2012
As an intern in Johnsonville’s microbiology lab, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn all aspects, functionality, and supporting activities of an industrial food microbiology laboratory. You will work within Johnsonville’s Quality Enhancement Team and interact with Research & Development, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
Why this is a Great Internship for a Student Striving for Personal Excellence?
You get to:
• Conduct applied/molecular microbiology QC and pathogen testing procedures using standard, rapid, and “State of the Art” detection techniques
• Lead studies to evaluate new detection technologies, products, and processing procedures
• Generate, analyze, and interpret microbiological data and reports
• Collect and analyze daily/weekly pre-operational and/or operational environmental swabs, incoming raw materials, and finished products
• Troubleshoot potential microbiological/quality issues related to production, products, and materials
• Serve as a support role to Research & Development, Operations, and Manufacturing Teams
• Assist in corporate food safety/quality enhancement initiatives across all business units
• Support general laboratory preparation
Qualifications:
• To qualify, the candidate is required to be working towards a B.S. or M.S. degree in food/meat science, microbiology, and/or biology (preferably completed junior year)
• Knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, and food testing protocols
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and statistical software
• Willing to travel to other facilities
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete work records such as a notebook and status reports
• Ability to communicate questions, problems, ideas, results, and intentions understandably and in a timely fashion
• Ability to work “off-shifts” when needed
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
Internship term: Summer of 2012
Location: Sheboygan Falls, WI
Status: Hourly Intern
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