QA Lab Intern
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LocationCarrington, ND, USA
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 12, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Successful completion of at least 2 semesters of an accredited Cereal Science, Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related coursework.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT)
Ability to deal with multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Must be able to lift up to 34 pounds for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for 3+ hours per shift and anything over 50 pounds requires team assistance or mechanical lifting devices
Must be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to work in confined spaces for 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, feel and perform fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift
Must be able to wear a respirator as needed
Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word
Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually
Skills
MS Office
Outlook
Word
Excel
PPT
About the company
As part of Richardson’s global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses.
About the role
Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an QA Lab Intern at our Carrington, ND durum milling and pasta production facility, where we produce Dakota Growers pasta.
Responsibilities
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Conducting moisture and quality analysis on pasta products during the manufacturing process.
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Conducting routine quality audits of the packaged finished goods.
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Conducting analysis on raw ingredients including: moisture, ash, falling number, and protein.
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Analysis of retained samples for quality issues.
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Conducting cooking analysis on finished goods.
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Conducting dimensional analysis of finished goods to ensure that shapes are within defined specifications.
Education and Experience Required:
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Successful completion of at least 2 semesters of an accredited Cereal Science, Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related coursework.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
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Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
•
Must have experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT)
•
Must be able to deal with multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds for 6+ hours per shift
•
Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 3+ hours per shift and anything over 50 pounds requires team assistance or mechanical lifting devices
•
Must be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift
•
Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3+ hours per shift
•
Must be able to work in confined spaces for 3+ hours per shift
•
Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shift
•
Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift
•
Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, feel and perform fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift
•
Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift
•
Must be able to wear a respirator as needed
•
Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
•
Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word
•
Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually
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