What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Intern position at Kemin?
Overview
Kemin Industries is now receiving applications for our 2026 Quality Assurance Intern!
We are currently seeking high potential students pursuing a degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Ag Business, Chemistry, or Biology.
Our comprehensive internship program lasts 10-12 weeks. During that time, our interns are assigned a project that will have a direct impact on Kemin's day to day operations. At the culmination of the program, they enjoy an opportunity to present their project and results to Kemin team members including our executive team. In addition to their project, interns also receive mentor-ship and guidance that will help prepare them for their long term careers.
At Kemin, we're not all work and no play! We provide our interns with networking, social gathering, and team building activities throughout the summer.
If this sounds like an ideal way to spend your summer, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!
We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.
We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.
We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.
We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States
Responsibilities
- Spearhead a summer project that will leave a lasting impact
- Assist with various tasks within your team
- Participate in department meetings and contribute ideas regularly.
- Liaison with other departments regarding work and initiatives.
- Identify process improvements for increased efficiency and create standard work.
- Travel to Des Moines, Iowa to partake in Kemin Summer Internship Program events and trainings.
- Prepare and give a final presentation to Kemin Industries leadership in Des Moines, Iowa.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior with an accredited college or university, pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a focus in Ag Business, Animal or Food Science, Chemistry, or Biology.
- Ability to commit to 10-12 weeks of full time employment during the months of May-August.
- Ability to work onsite in Verona, Missouri with some travel to Des Moines, Iowa for special events and final presentation.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with advanced excel and/or PowerBI platforms.
- A high level of passion for your field of study.
A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.
Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered. Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.
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