Paid QA Summer Internship 2026 at Tyson Foods | Apply Now for Food Safety & Quality Assurance Internship
Kickstart your career with the Tyson Foods Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Summer Internship 2026. This paid R&D summer internship gives students hands-on experience in food safety, meat science, quality assurance, and product development within one of the world’s largest food companies. Gain real-world exposure to food safety audits, data analysis, product innovation, and FSQA compliance while working directly at Tyson production facilities across the U.S.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. is one of the world’s largest food companies, producing high-quality chicken, beef, and pork products. With a focus on food safety, innovation, and sustainability, Tyson Foods offers students an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on training and professional development through its Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Summer Internship Program.
Job Details:
Job Posting: Food Safety Quality Assurance Summer 2026 Intern (Beef/Pork)
Location: Off-Site Employees (Corp Use) – Springdale, Arkansas | Nebraska | Iowa | Tennessee
Time Type: Part-time
Job Requisition ID: R0420804
Job Details:
Tyson Foods Inc. is seeking Food Safety & Quality Assurance interns for the summer of 2026. The selected interns will be involved in various projects related to food safety, quality assurance, and innovation. Responsibilities include conducting facility audits, developing training programs, supporting product development, and more.
What You Will Do as an FSQA Intern:
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Collect and analyze samples at production facilities
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Support multi-hurdle intervention evaluations in meat & poultry products
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Assist in troubleshooting food safety and food quality challenges
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Contribute to process and product development for continuous improvement
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Summarize and report findings from data/sample collection
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Support quality system and food safety audits
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Help with rollout of new technologies and product installations
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Participate in additional FSQA projects as assigned
Program Highlights:
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Paid, full-time summer internship (40 hours/week)
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On-site experience at Tyson production facilities
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Locations: Nebraska, Iowa, Tennessee, and Arkansas
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Extensive travel opportunities to production sites
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Work shift: Primarily 1st shift, but flexibility across all shifts required
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Relocation assistance available
Requirements:
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Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Food Science, Biology, or a related field
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Must have at least one year of school remaining (Junior/Senior standing preferred)
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Minimum GPA: 3.0
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Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical data analysis
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Willingness to work in on-site production environments
Preferred Qualifications:
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Previous laboratory, food safety, quality, or R&D experience
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Experience with enterprise-wide food safety systems
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Leadership or project management exposure
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