Food Science Internship at Bells and Evans
Bell & Evans is offering a Summer Internship – Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) – Food Operations at its Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania facility. This 12-week paid internship at Bells and Evans Careers provides hands-on exposure to food safety, quality assurance, and USDA-regulated manufacturing operations. The Food Science Internship opportunity at Bells and Evans Careers is for students for the Food Safety Intern role who are seeking real-world experience in food safety systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within the poultry processing industry.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Summer Internship – Food Safety Quality Assurance – Food Operations
- Internship Type: Paid, Full-Time (12 weeks)
- Location: Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, United States
- Work Mode: On-site
- Department: FSQA – Food Operations
- Requisition ID: 3824
- Industry: Food Manufacturing / Poultry Processing
About the Company:
Bell & Evans is a leader in the poultry industry and is 100% committed to raising standards in food quality, safety, and animal welfare. Known as the home of The Excellent Chicken®, Bell & Evans operates USDA-regulated facilities and emphasizes innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. The company provides a collaborative environment where quality professionals play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food products.
Educational Requirements for the Food Safety Intern Role:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Biology, Agriculture, Or a related field
- Sophomore standing or higher required
Key Responsibilities of the Food Science Internship:
- Learn core operations of a poultry processing facility, including GMPs, HACCP, and USDA regulations
- Support daily FSQA activities within food operations
- Review, catalog, and organize FSQA documentation across multiple processing locations
- As a Food Safety Intern, you have to assist with document control, version tracking, and controlled distribution
- Conduct internal reviews of FSQA forms and procedures
- Identify inconsistencies in format, sampling frequency, and documentation practices
- Develop standardized templates for FSQA quality and verification forms in this Food Science Internship.
- Support digital document management using SharePoint and SafetyChain (eQMS)
- Participate in food safety and quality improvement projects
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager
Skills Required for the Food Science Internship:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Interest in food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of manufacturing or food operations principles
- Willingness to learn and contribute in a team-based environment is essential for the Food Safety Intern role.
Benefits of the Food Science Internship:
- Paid 12-week summer internship
- Hands-on experience in a USDA-regulated manufacturing environment
- Exposure to real-world FSQA systems and documentation processes
- Opportunity to apply classroom learning to practical food safety challenges
- Mentorship from experienced FSQA professionals
- Meaningful project work with visible impact on operations
- Strong foundation for future careers in food safety and quality assurance
