Food Microbiologist Intern

Do you enjoy Little Debbie snacks like Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Rolls or Mini Muffins? Maybe you've started your day with Drake's Cake Coffee Cakes, or enjoyed a granola bar from Sunbelt Bakery. If so, you've experienced the magic of McKee Foods. We're proud to be America's favorite family bakery and the leading manufacturer of snack cakes nationwide, with annual sales exceeding $1.5 billion. Join our team and help us bring smiles to snack-lovers all over the country!

Current employees are eligible to apply for an internship using our internal posted jobs process. Benefits and seniority may be impacted. If you meet the requirements, the recruiter will discuss the impact to benefit eligibility.

Pay

$17.47 - $20.27 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Location

10260 McKee Rd, Collegedale, Tennessee 37311

Schedule

Monday

• Friday, flexible hours varying between 8:00 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m. (approximately 20 hours per week during school year and up to 40 during summer months and school breaks). This Internship will likely last all during the school year. Only local candidates or candidates within commuting distance to Collegedale, Tennessee will be considered.

Job Summary

McKee Foods Corporation is seeking an Intern to join our Microbiology Lab. Learn from a great team of Food Technology professionals! Join us as an active part of the Microbiology team and you will gain exposure to many facets of microbiological testing. This is a great chance to put your technical skills and knowledge to work.

The successful student will provide support in specific tasks such as preparing microbiological media, completing quality tests and preparing sponge samples. We'll be excited to teach you additional aspects of food safety and quality testing while you gain plenty of experience.

As an Intern, you will be a resource to a team that helps bring together technical knowledge, food safety and quality aspects of food manufacturing. Make McKee Foods a part of your education plan to help you develop technical analysis skills!

Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a AS, BS or MS degree program in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or equivalent area of study

• Undergraduate work including successful completion in some or all of the following courses: Biology, Chemistry, Food Quality, Food Safety

• Currently enrolled in or completion of at least one course in general Microbiology

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel

• Self-motivated, with strong initiative and self-direction

• Solid interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively alone or in a team environment

• Ability to clearly document procedures, problems, solutions, etc.

• Strong problem-solving, trouble-shooting and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a microbiology lab

• Previous food manufacturing experience

• 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Direct deposit payroll

• Credit Union

• Exercise and recreation facility

• Please note: Spare and limited employees (including interns) are not eligible for some company benefits.

EOE, including disability/veterans

EOE, including disability/veterans