Food Science Internship at Bunge, USA
Bunge is hiring a Quality & Food Safety Intern for its Indiana manufacturing operations, offering students a hands-on opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world food manufacturing and agribusiness environment. This Food Science internship at Bunge careers is ideal for students passionate about food safety, quality assurance, and food science, providing exposure to HACCP, laboratory programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives within a global organization.
Internship Details:
- Job Title: Quality & Food Safety Intern
- Location: Morristown / Decatur, Indiana, USA
- Job Type: Summer Internship (Approx. 12 Weeks)
- Requisition Number: 42752
- Industry: Food Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Quality & Food Safety
- Work Term: Summer
About the Company:
Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a global agribusiness leader connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel worldwide. With over 37,000 employees across 50+ countries and more than 200 years of experience, Bunge is a world leader in grain origination, oilseed processing, plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and registered in Geneva, Switzerland, Bunge is committed to advancing food security, sustainability, and innovation while living its core values of collaboration, integrity, and leadership.
Educational Requirements for the Food Science Internship:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
- Strong interest in Quality & Food Safety as a career path
Key Responsibilities of the Food Safety Intern Role:
- Validate microbial sampling and testing techniques
- Support thermal inactivation and food safety validation studies
- Develop and review laboratory and sampling Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Participate in customer complaint reduction using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and CAPA
- Analyze processing parameters and their impact on finished product quality
- Assist with training operations teams on quality and food safety impacts
- Validate analytical methods used in oils and corn milling processes
- Participate in internal audits and updates to Food Safety Plans
- Engage with Bunge’s Quality & Food Safety Management System
Skills Required for the Food Science Internship:
- Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and quality systems
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
- Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and in team environments
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Benefits of the Food Science Internship at Bunge Careers:
- Hands-on experience in a global food manufacturing organization
- Exposure to real-world Quality & Food Safety programs and audits
- Structured internship with learning goals and meaningful projects
- Networking opportunities through Lunch & Learn sessions with leaders
- Professional development combining technical and soft skills training
- Opportunity to explore long-term career paths within Bunge
- Competitive compensation and supportive work culture
