Woodland Gourmet · 18 hours ago
Quality Assurance Analyst Intern (Summer 2026)
WAUKEGAN, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SummerWoodland Gourmet has been a trusted source of culinary inspiration for over 35 years. They are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst Intern to provide practical training in laboratory science, food safety, and quality systems while gaining exposure to analytical testing and product quality standards.
Food and BeverageAgricultureManufacturingPlant-Based Foods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify recurring issues or patterns (process, equipment, supplier)
Help implement small improvements in testing efficiency, documentation, or workflow
Participate in root‑cause analysis sessions (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
Help with the trending of current KPI’s (key performance indicators)
Support data for Power BI
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in a science-based degree program such as Biology, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or Statistics
Basic understanding of laboratory principles or food science concepts
Competence with data entry and structured documentation
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures
Effective communication of test results and observations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
Strong academic foundation in laboratory coursework or data analysis
Authorized to work in the United States
Strong verbal and written communication
Must be enrolled in a science-based degree program such as Biology, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Nutrition, or Statistics program pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better
Company
Woodland Gourmet
Woodland Gourmet is a food production company providing herbs, powdered mushrooms, heirloom beans, and polenta.
Founded in 1989
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Moore
CEO
John Buckles
Chief Executive Officer & Board Member
Recent News
2026-01-22
Food Business News
2025-11-21
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