Quality/Lab Intern

Prairie Farms in Orrville, Ohio, is seeking a Summer Quality/Lab Intern. The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in a degree program at a college or university.

Job Duties

• Will assist to complete microbiological testing of products and ingredients as needed.
• Will be required to help maintain the cleanliness and organization of laboratory testing areas and equipment.
• Will assist in developing and Implementing Quality Document Control System
• Will assist in developing Equipment Calibration standards and log
• Will assist the QA Manager in updating existing quality files and completing product cuttings and reviews.
• Will Lead/Assist efforts on Cooling Studies for Cultured products
• Will be evaluating current testing protocols and updating associated written procedures.
• Will assist in developing and delivering training to align procedural expectations to teams associated with task.
• Will assist QA Manager in conducting sensory training and product quality testing.
• May assist Product Development as needed.
• Will follow all Company Safety and cGMP standards and exercise due care in discharging duties.
• Other duties will be required as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must have a full range of motion and be able to bend, squat, climb and lift.
• Must be able to lift 25-30 pounds
• Must be able to stand or walk for 90% of the workday.
• Must be able to tolerate allergen exposure to milk, cocoa, and egg proteins.    

Skill Requirements

• Must speak, read and write English to have effective oral and written communication skills to maintain working relationship with other lab and plant team members.
• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent skills by experience.
• Must demonstrate basic math skills to calculate blended products, understand weights and measures.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude to perform the following tasks:
  • Use an electric scale
  • Make adjustments on machine settings
  • Use small tools
  • Operate a microscope.
• Must demonstrate hand-eye coordination and dexterity to handle precision instruments in a laboratory setting
• Must demonstrate ability to interpret data and effectively communicate information.

We provide a competitive wage and company uniforms for this position.

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm