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How much do quality control internship jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality control internship in Worcester, MA is $80,825.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,900.00 and $96,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a quality control internship?

A Quality Control Internship is a temporary, entry-level position where students or recent graduates gain hands-on experience in monitoring and ensuring the quality of products or services within a company. Interns typically work under the supervision of quality control professionals, learning to perform inspections, run tests, and document findings. The internship provides valuable exposure to industry standards, quality assurance processes, and regulatory requirements, helping interns develop practical skills for a career in quality management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality control intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quality Control Intern, you generally need a background in science or engineering, attention to detail, and familiarity with quality assurance principles, often gained through relevant coursework or a related degree program. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data analysis software, and quality management systems like ISO standards is typically expected. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and a willingness to learn make an intern stand out. These competencies are crucial for ensuring product consistency, identifying defects, and supporting continuous improvement within the organization.

What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on during a quality control internship?

As a Quality Control Intern, you'll typically assist with inspecting products or materials, conducting laboratory tests, and documenting results to ensure they meet company and regulatory standards. You may help analyze data, support root cause investigations for any defects, and collaborate with production, engineering, or R&D teams to improve processes. Interns often gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and software, and are encouraged to participate in team meetings to understand broader quality initiatives within the organization.

What is the difference between Quality Control Internship vs Quality Assurance Internship?

AspectQuality Control InternshipQuality Assurance Internship
FocusProduct inspection and defect detectionProcess improvement and compliance
CertificationsTypically none required, some may prefer basic quality or industry-specific certificationsSimilar, often no formal certifications required but knowledge of standards helps
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, labs, production linesOffice settings, compliance departments, manufacturing oversight
Industry UsageManufacturing, food, pharmaceuticals, electronicsManufacturing, software, healthcare, engineering

While both internships focus on quality processes, a Quality Control Internship emphasizes inspecting products for defects, whereas a Quality Assurance Internship concentrates on developing and maintaining quality systems and standards. Understanding these differences helps candidates choose the right internship aligned with their career goals in quality management.

What are the most commonly searched types of Quality Control jobs in Worcester, MA?

The most popular types of Quality Control jobs in Worcester, MA are:

What cities near Worcester, MA are hiring for Quality Control Internship jobs?

Cities near Worcester, MA with the most Quality Control Internship job openings:

Infographic showing various Quality Control Internship job openings in Worcester, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,825 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

Dietary Aide (40 hr, Rotating)

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham

Needham, MA • On-site

$1.5K/wk

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Performs food service activities including preparing cold food, assembling and delivering food carts/trays, and storing deliveries.

  • Maintains sanitation of dishes, utensils, equipment, and work areas following departmental standards and infection control guidelines.

  • Follows food production standards outlined in HAACP-Quality control program and performs cleaning activities as assigned.


Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

BID Needham will pay a $3,000 bonus (in two payments) to hired candidates for this position. Candidates will receive $1,500 on the pay period following date of hire and another $1,500 once they reach twelve months of employment.
Important Details:
· Employees applying internally from within BID Needham or another BILH entity are not eligible for this signing bonus program.
· Re-hires may receive signing bonuses if they terminated their employment with BID Needham more than a year before new hire date. This includes students, volunteers and interns who have worked (paid or unpaid) at BID Needham.
· New employees must be in good standing at the bonus payout dates to receive payout.
· Candidates who are referred by a current employee will receive their bonus as part of the employee referral program.
· Bonus eligible jobs are subject to change based on the hospital's hiring needs and will be determined by Human Resources on an ongoing basis. HR reserves the right to change the bonus eligible jobs at any time. Additionally, all payouts are subject to standard state and federal tax withholdings and are processed through payroll.
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Chef/General Manager, performs a variety of food service activities in the Food & Nutrition department. Responsible for sanitation of china, silverware, pots, equipment and floors in the department. Prepares/portions cold food for tray line and traveling meals. Works on tray line, assembles and delivers functions and par stocks to nourishment kitchens, receives and stores deliveries per department standards.<br><br>

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:
  1. Prepares cold food as assigned for patient line and traveling meals.
  2. Delivers and retrieves food carts/trays from patient units following all infection control guidelines
  3. Washes pot, pans and utensils according to departmental guidelines. Stores clean items in an organized and sanitary manner.
  4. Follows all food production standards out-lined in HAACP-Quality control program.
  5. Maintains the cleanliness of assigned work area per department standards, and performs cleaning activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
  1. Some High School required.
  2. 0-1 years related work experience required.
  3. Previous experience as dietary aide in healthcare setting preferred
  4. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
Competencies:
  1. Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
  2. Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
  3. Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
  4. Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
  5. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
  6. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
  7. Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
  8. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Pay Range:

$17.00 - $22.88

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled