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Supplier Quality Internship
About Us
At Neogen, we are committed to developing future talent by providing meaningful internship experiences that offer real-world exposure, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to business priorities.
Position Summary
The Quality Intern will support key initiatives within Neogen Quality while gaining hands-on experience in a quality control and supply chain environment. Interns will apply classroom knowledge to real business challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop practical skills in quality systems, data analysis, problem-solving, and communication.
Candidates may be considered for one of three internship opportunities based on academic background, interests, location, and business needs:
Supplier Quality Intern
Support a project and day-to-day activities within Supply Quality. Potential focus areas may include supplier quality assessments, supplier and material risk assessments, quality data and performance trend analysis, supplier documentation review, corrective action support, and opportunities to strengthen supplier qualification, monitoring, or continuous improvement processes.
Internship Project
Each intern will work on a structured project aligned with the needs of the assigned Quality team. The final project scope may be refined before the internship begins. Projects are intended to:
- Address a meaningful business need and support a current Quality priority
- Use data, observation, or structured problem-solving to develop insights and recommendations
- Be achievable within the summer internship timeframe
- Provide exposure to cross-functional collaboration
- Result in a final presentation, recommendation, or other practical deliverable
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in departmental projects and day-to-day Quality activities
- Collect, organize, and analyze data; summarize findings clearly
- Review processes, procedures, or documentation and recommend improvements
- Conduct research and prepare reports, presentations, or project materials
- Participate in team meetings, project discussions, and learning activities
- Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Laboratory, and other cross-functional partners as appropriate
- Present project findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship
- Complete additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Quality, or a related field
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to analyze information, manage priorities, and follow through on assignments
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Preferred
- Interest in a career in Quality, laboratory operations, food safety, animal health, manufacturing, or a related field
- Coursework or experience involving laboratory methods, data analysis, statistics, quality systems, or process improvement
- Previous internship, research, project, or leadership experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
What Interns Will Gain
- Hands-on experience in a Quality function supporting Neogen businesses and customers
- Exposure to real business challenges, quality systems, and improvement projects
- Mentorship and collaboration with experienced professionals
- Networking and professional development opportunities
- Experience communicating project findings and recommendations to leaders and team members
Learning Objectives
By the end of the internship, the student will be able to:
- Explain how Quality supports safe, consistent, and reliable products and business operations
- Apply academic knowledge to a practical Quality project
- Use data and structured problem-solving to evaluate an opportunity and develop recommendations
- Strengthen professional communication, teamwork, and project management skills
- Deliver a final project demonstrating learning and business impact
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Professional development activities
- Networking opportunities
- Participation in intern events and learning sessions
Equal Opportunity Statement
Neogen is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.
WHO IS NEOGEN:
From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!
Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.
