Food Science Internship at Nestlé USA
Looking for a food science internship that offers hands-on laboratory experience with a global food leader? This Quality Technician internship at Nestlé provides life science graduates with real-world exposure to quality assurance, analytical testing, and regulatory-compliant laboratory operations in the United States. It’s an ideal opportunity for students passionate about food safety, and quality systems.
About Nestlé
Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company, operating in over 180 countries. Through Nestlé careers, the company is committed to food safety, innovation, and consumer trust. The Nestlé Quality Assurance Center plays a critical role in ensuring products meet the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards while fostering inclusive and growth-oriented workplace culture.
Internship Details:
- Intern Title: Chemistry Quality Technician Intern
- Company: Nestlé Quality Assurance Center (NQAC)
- Location: Dublin, Ohio, USA
- Job Requisition: 379167
- Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible
About Nestlé Quality Assurance Center
Nestlé Quality Assurance Center (NQAC) is committed to protecting consumer safety and well-being through comprehensive testing services for Nestlé production facilities and co-manufacturers nationwide. The culture emphasizes collaboration, courage, agility, and speed while maintaining the highest quality and regulatory standards.
Position Summary
The Chemistry Technician Intern supports laboratory operations at NQAC Dublin by performing routine and semi-complex analytical testing with minimal supervision. This role contributes to ensuring Nestlé products meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements through accurate sample processing, testing, and documentation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Register and prepare samples for analytical testing (data entry, weighing, homogenization)
- Perform routine to complex analyses following NQAC methods and SOPs
- Read, record, and verify analytical results
- Operate laboratory equipment (balances, pH meters, and related instruments)
- Support laboratory quality systems and internal control plans
- Document QA data and report findings to leadership
- Maintain laboratory equipment and request repairs as needed
- Participate in Lean Laboratory initiatives
- Assist with process and method review, improvement, and documentation
Training for Food Science Internship
Participate in assigned internal and external training programs
Education & Experience Requirements
- Relevant coursework or 1 year of analytical laboratory experience preferred
- Majors preferred: Biochemistry and Food Science
- Rising juniors or seniors preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Basic English communication skills (reading, writing, speaking)
- Ability to follow laboratory SOPs and perform trained tasks
- Strong professionalism and teamwork skills
- Ability to learn new tasks efficiently
