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Garner Foods

Innovation Intern

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Associate's degree in food science or a closely related field, such as food technology ... The intern may be required to wear PPE and follow applicable safety, food safety, GMP, sanitation ...

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Data Science Intern

San Francisco, CA

$75/hr

Our Data Science team builds and maintains the algorithmic systems - spanning search ... Actual hourly pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work ...

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Data Science Intern - Fall 2026

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$30/hr

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AAK

Quality Intern

Louisville, KY

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

... assurance, food science,regulatory affairs, or a related field. Essential Duties and ... the Quality Intern include but are not limited to: 1. Data reporting, digital transition of ...

PrizePicks

Data Science Intern - Fall 2026

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$30/hr

Data Scientist Intern - Fall 2026 This internship offers students the opportunity to work with the ... The hourly rate for this position is $30/hr. At PrizePicks, we consider your role, level, and where ...

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Quality Intern

Louisville, KY · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

... assurance, food science,regulatory affairs, or a related field. Essential Duties and ... the Quality Intern include but are not limited to: 1. Data reporting, digital transition of ...

Duncan Family Farms

Summer Intern - Food Safety

Merrill, OR · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Paid Internship Ready to get your hands dirty... for science? Duncan Family Farms is looking for a curious, detail-driven Food Safety Field Researcher Intern to join our team! This isn't your typical ...

Duncan Family Farms

Summer Intern - Food Safety

Merrill, OR · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Paid Internship Ready to get your hands dirty for science? Duncan Family Farms is looking for a curious, detail-driven Food Safety Field Researcher Intern to join our team! This isn't your typical ...

Duncan Family Farms Inc

Summer Intern - Food Safety

Merrill, OR · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Paid Internship Ready to get your hands dirty... for science? Duncan Family Farms is looking for a curious, detail-driven Food Safety Field Researcher Intern to join our team! This isn't your typical ...

AAK

Quality Intern

Louisville, KY · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

Quality Intern Making Better Happen Our story goes back more than 150 years, tothe windy coast ... interest in quality assurance, food science,regulatory affairs, or a related field.

Tyson Foods

Food Scientist - Poultry

Springdale, AR · On-site

Education & Experience: * BS, MS, or PhD in Food Science, Meat Science, Food Engineering, or ... May supervise a team of hourly technicians that support a team of scientists. Travel: * 25% - 12 ...

Eurofins Scientific

Food Scientist

Lafayette, CO

... or Intern based on skill sets. * Executes experimental, analytical, and sensory work on both bench ... PhD degree from an IFT accredited food science program, or equivalent combination of education and ...

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As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly food science intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Food Science Intern vs Part-Time Food Quality Technician?

AspectHourly Food Science InternPart-Time Food Quality Technician
CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of Food Science or related programTypically requires relevant certifications or experience in food quality testing
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, production plantsQuality control labs, production lines, supplier audits
Employer & Industry UsageFood manufacturing, research institutions, internshipsFood companies, quality assurance departments
Search & Comparison IntentLearning about entry-level internship roles in food scienceUnderstanding part-time roles in food quality assurance

The Hourly Food Science Intern typically focuses on gaining hands-on experience in food science research and development, often as students or recent graduates. In contrast, the Part-Time Food Quality Technician is more involved in quality assurance tasks, testing products, and ensuring compliance. Both roles are essential in the food industry but differ mainly in responsibilities and experience level.

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Innovation Intern

Garner Foods Career Page

Winston Salem, NC • On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Description:

Garner Foods is seeking a detail-oriented Innovation Intern to support the Innovation team in the development of new food products from benchtop work through food production process support. This full-time, temporary internship provides hands-on exposure to product development, ingredient preparation, sample preparation, testing support, data recording, and customer sample readiness in a food manufacturing environment.


What You’ll Do

  • Assist with ingredient preparation and bench sample preparation for new food product development.
  • Prepare, package, label, and test product samples for development activities and customer sample requests.
  • Sample and pick up ingredients and materials from the processing facility and warehouse as needed.
  • Maintain Innovation kitchen stock of ingredients and materials at appropriate levels.
  • Record inventory and traceability information for ingredients and finished product samples.
  • Package and transfer samples to the warehouse for customer shipment according to requirements.
  • Support internal tasting panels for flavor evaluation of ingredients and finished products.
  • Maintain a clean and safe Innovation kitchen in accordance with company, safety, and food safety standards.
  • Follow applicable food safety, safety, sanitation, GMP, PPE, and site access expectations.

What Success Looks Like


A successful Innovation Intern is curious, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented. This person can accurately prepare samples, record data, follow procedures, maintain clean and safe work practices, and support the Innovation team with professionalism and a willingness to learn.

Requirements:
  • Associate's degree in food science or a closely related field, such as food technology, microbiology, chemistry, or engineering, required or in progress as appropriate for internship placement.
  • Basic knowledge of food science principles and laboratory techniques.
  • Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365, especially Excel and Teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately measure, record data, and follow procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior exposure to food product development, food science labs, food manufacturing, or culinary/product testing environments.
  • Experience preparing samples, measuring ingredients, recording data, or maintaining inventory records.
  • Interest in food innovation, quality, product development, or food manufacturing.

Work Environment


This role works primarily in an Innovation kitchen and may support activities involving the processing facility, warehouse, or other controlled areas. The intern may be required to wear PPE and follow applicable safety, food safety, GMP, sanitation, and site access requirements when entering designated areas.


Safety & Food Safety Expectations


All employees are expected to follow company safety, food safety, sanitation, GMP, PPE, and housekeeping expectations. Employees are expected to report unsafe conditions, product concerns, sample concerns, documentation issues, or food safety concerns immediately.


Equal Employment Opportunity


TW Garner Food Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.