Conagra Brands Summer Intern 2022 For Microbiology, Apply Online
Conagra Brands Summer Intern 2022 For Microbiology, Apply Online. Conagra Brands, headquartered in Chicago, combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers want, in a smart, simple way. We’re modernizing our iconic food brands, leveraging fresh opportunities and adapting to a changing landscape – all with a culture that’s ready to capture growth and drive shareholder value.
Microbiology Intern – Summer 2022
Req ID: Req-015842
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Schedule: Interns will work 40 hours a week May 23 – August 5, 2022
What are the Perks of Being an Intern at Conagra?
- Paid Internship
- Housing assistance
- Social and Professional Development Opportunities, such as Intern Orientation, Lessons from Leaders and a Summer Send-Off
- Functional and Cross-Functional Training, Overviews, and Learnings
- Assigned dedicated mentor
- Intern class of 40+ students from 12+ colleges and universities across the country
- Perks such as “dress for your day” attire, 1 p.m. dismissals on Fridays
Are You the Right Candidate?
We’re looking for a driven, highly motivated individual who wants to be part of cultivating the most energized, highest-impact culture in the food industry. If you are craving an opportunity to build your talents, make a difference, and be empowered to kick start your professional career in a refuse-to-lose environment, then we want to meet you! We encourage you to discover your own potential and we will provide you with unparalleled opportunities to make an impact.
Position Responsibilities
- Maintains requirements for ISO 17025 (International Organization for Standardization, global quality standard for testing and calibration laboratories).
- Develops, documents, updates, and maintains lab SOPs and approved procedures.
- Assists with troubleshooting microbiological issues related to food manufacturing.
- Evaluates new methods for detecting and identifying microorganisms of concern.
- Optimizes/modifies sample preparation with new methods to avoid detection of dead Listeria cells
- Maintains accurate and detailed laboratory data and notebooks.
- Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment as well as a clean laboratory work environment.
- Prepares and edits technical reports.
- Stays current with pertinent scientific literature performs literature searches.
- Performs other assorted duties related to quality assurance, research, and laboratory operations as assigned.
- Collaborates with Enterprise Microbiology to understand the needs of manufacturing plants
Position Qualifications
- BS Degree with major studies in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science or Biochemistry required. MS preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of related laboratory experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of food safety, food development processes, and aseptic technique.
- At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
- Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
- Wealth: great salaries, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
- Balance: paid-time-off , flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
