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Internship Remote Plant Science Jobs in Rochester, NY

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As of Jun 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship remote plant science in Rochester, NY is $18.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $21.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Remote Plant Science vs Remote Agricultural Technician?

AspectInternship Remote Plant ScienceRemote Agricultural Technician
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a degree in plant science, biology, or related fieldsOften requires knowledge of agricultural practices, certifications vary
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote with some fieldwork or lab activitiesMostly remote with occasional on-site visits or field assessments
Industry UsageUsed in research, education, and plant breeding sectorsCommon in crop management, farm consulting, and agricultural services
Search & Comparison IntentPeople interested in plant science internships with remote optionsIndividuals comparing roles in agricultural support and fieldwork

Internship Remote Plant Science focuses on gaining experience in plant biology and research, often with academic or research institutions, while Remote Agricultural Technicians support farming operations, often involving field assessments and technical support. Both roles may be remote but serve different industry needs and skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Internship Remote Plant Science job openings in Rochester, NY as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,499 per year, or $19 per hour.

Technical Sanitation Specialist

HP Hood

Rochester, NY • Remote

$75K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

The candidate hired for this position will support Sanitation Programs at our Fluid, Cultured, and Ice Cream plants, requiring approximately 70% travel to these facilities across New York State and New England.

We are unable to offer relocation assistance or sponsorship at this time.

Job Summary:
The technical sanitation specialist will be responsible for providing technical support to all of HP Hood's facilities. This includes but is not limited to troubleshooting quality issues, optimizing CIP systems, standardizing CIPs and manual cleaning practices and providing additional training and support as deemed necessary. This position will work closely with the Sr. Manager, Strategic Sanitation Programs to establish long term strategic business plans, monitor corporate sanitation policies and help foster an environment of proactive sanitation across multiple departments and divisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Operations Quality, R&D, and manufacturing facilities in the areas of sanitation, pathogen/environmental control, integrated pest control, new equipment design, installation or construction and other food safety or quality initiatives related to sanitation processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic sanitation programs, policies, plans and processes to ensure that sanitary performance meets Hood standards as well as supports Food Safety requirements towards regulatory compliance. Assist in quality issue troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Incorporate principles of dry as well as wet cleaning best practices, allergen management, and "allergen clean" vs. microbial clean as needed.
• Utilize corporate Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP's) as guidance, prepare plant specific SSOP's for equipment and processes. Ensure all SSOP forms and records are current and completed. Incorporate visual learning and step-by-step processes which are easily followed and comprehended by staff.
• Communicate significant issues or developments identified during plant visits and provide recommended process improvements to management.
• Prepare and present technical and program information to team members and management.
• Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in sanitation activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry codes and standards.
• Provide education and technical support to assure effective deployment and implementation of corporate sanitation and food safety policies and procedures.
• Work cross functionally and collaboratively with all Plant Operations, Corporate QA, Food Safety, and Chemical Supply Vendors to implement and continuously improve on sanitation programs and policies.
• Develop a culture of proactive quality.

Education and Experience:
• 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience in both corporate and plant locations.
• Four-year degree preferred. Preferably a BS or BA in Food Science, Dairy Science, Biology or Chemistry

Skills and Competencies:
• Strong technical dairy knowledge
• Strong verbal & written skills
• Strong presentation delivery skills (written & delivery)
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer orientation (internal & external)
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, BPCS, Formula System)
• Experience with regulatory, third party, and customer audits
• Experience in successfully addressing environmental sanitation challenges in all areas of plant
• Thorough knowledge and experience with diverse sanitizing applications
• Certification and/or License – Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification or attainment of PCQI within 6 months of hiring
• A general knowledge of food and environmental microbiological testing as well as preventative measures including sanitary design and automated sanitation and efficiency is required.

The reasonably anticipated pay range for this position is $75,000 - $93,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is
$75,000—$93,000 USD

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