What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Intern position at Prinova USA?
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We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.
Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.
Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.
Quality Assurance Intern
Department: Quality/Regulatory, Corporate
Location: Itasca, IL
Type: 12 Week Internship
Summary:
This internship will center on a quality assurance focused project that involves collaborating with multiple business entities across the organization to gather, review, and evaluate quality‑related documentation. They will work with cross‑functional teams to understand how different business units apply industry standards, quality controls, and regulatory requirements within their operations. Through this project, they will gain hands on experience reviewing documentation for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards. By engaging with various teams, they will build professional relationships, learn about each entity’s business processes, and understand how quality assurance practices may vary across industries and business functions.
Duties would include, but not be limited to, the following:
This internship is to strengthen skills in quality assurance, data management, and professional communication while gaining meaningful, hands-on experience in a regulated food industry environment. By the end of the internship, the intern will have developed a solid understanding of different food regulations and quality requirements as they apply across multiple business entities. Overall, this internship is designed to provide practical experience that supports professional growth and prepares the intern for future roles in quality assurance, food safety, and related fields.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Learning and expanding your skills with a global organization!
Pay: $20 an hour
Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.
We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.
Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.
Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.
Quality Assurance Intern
Department: Quality/Regulatory, Corporate
Location: Itasca, IL
Type: 12 Week Internship
Summary:
This internship will center on a quality assurance focused project that involves collaborating with multiple business entities across the organization to gather, review, and evaluate quality‑related documentation. They will work with cross‑functional teams to understand how different business units apply industry standards, quality controls, and regulatory requirements within their operations. Through this project, they will gain hands on experience reviewing documentation for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards. By engaging with various teams, they will build professional relationships, learn about each entity’s business processes, and understand how quality assurance practices may vary across industries and business functions.
Duties would include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Support day‑to‑day QA operations by assisting with documentation management, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and project managers to ensure quality, compliance, and audit readiness across multiple business entities.
- Gain hands on experience with quality systems, vendor approvals, RMAs, and customer inquiries.
This internship is to strengthen skills in quality assurance, data management, and professional communication while gaining meaningful, hands-on experience in a regulated food industry environment. By the end of the internship, the intern will have developed a solid understanding of different food regulations and quality requirements as they apply across multiple business entities. Overall, this internship is designed to provide practical experience that supports professional growth and prepares the intern for future roles in quality assurance, food safety, and related fields.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Expected graduation of December 2026 or May 2027 from a food science, biology, chemistry, or any related field.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Have the ability to adapt to a change in direction and priority in a sometimes-fast paced environment.
- Proactive approach to gathering information from different team members
- Must be a strong professional who can effectively communicate, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated computer proficiency (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
Learning and expanding your skills with a global organization!
Pay: $20 an hour
Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.
Salary : $20