Paid Food Science Internship at Coca-Cola USA
Kick-start your professional journey with a prestigious food science internship at one of the world’s most iconic companies. This QSE Intern role at Coca-Cola offers a hands-on Internship in USA focused on Quality, Safety, and Environmental excellence. Designed as a high-impact Internship Opportunity for life science graduates, this program provides real-world exposure to digitalization, data management, and process improvement within global food and beverage operations.
About the Company
The Coca-Cola Company is a global leader in beverages with over 130 years of innovation and impact. Known for its strong purpose-driven culture, Coca-Cola careers emphasize curiosity, inclusivity, agility, and continuous learning. Through structured programs like this food science internship, Coca-Cola invests in the next generation of life science and quality professionals worldwide.
Food Science Internship Details
- Intern Title: QSE Intern (Quality, Safety & Environment)
- Company: The Coca-Cola Company
- Job ID: R-133606
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Job Type: Full-Time Internship
- Internship Dates: May 18 – July 31, 2026
- Travel: 0% – 25%
- Relocation: Not Provided
Candidates are encouraged to apply to three or fewer internship roles per recruiting cycle.
Food Science Internship Overview
The QSE Intern will support the Quality, Safety & Environment (QSE) organization by contributing to the digitalization of work processes, data management, and system analysis. This role focuses on improving performance, tracking progress, and driving process optimization that impacts consumer response and operational execution across North America.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Quality, Safety, and Environmental (QSE) initiatives and projects
- Assist with QSE scorecards and performance monitoring
- Support QSE assessments and evaluations
- Collaborate with data teams to update and maintain capability databases
- Assist with QSE audit systems, including trend analysis and corrective action tracking
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives through data-driven analysis
Education Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or science-based field, such as:
- Food Science
- Microbiology
- Biology
- Environmental Studies
- Expected graduation date no earlier than December 2025
Preferred Related Experience
Exposure to food or beverage manufacturing, laboratory environments, or environmental science
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ownership of assignments through to completion
- Curious mindset with willingness to learn and ask questions
- Strong technical foundation and interest in:
- Quality & Food Safety
- Occupational Safety
- Environmental Science
Compensation for Food Science Internship
- Undergraduate Intern: $4,506 per month
- Graduate Intern: $6,066 per month
Work Authorization
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States
- No visa sponsorship available (including H-1B or other employment-based visas).
