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Home Market Foods

Sr. R&D Food Scientist

Norwood, MA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Education and/or Experience • Bachelors in Food Science required/Masters preferred. • Prior ... government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

OSI Group

FSQA Manager

Morristown, IN · On-site

Maintain personal knowledge of current and developing government food regulations and food industry ... In food science, food microbiology, biology, or related field preferred. * Certifications in HACCP ...

OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC

Sr. FSQA Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$119K/yr

... the latest scientific supporting documentation utilized. * Oversee the site and/or 3rd party ... Maintain personal knowledge of current and developing government food regulations and food industry ...

OSI Group

FSQA Manager

West Jordan, UT

... the latest scientific supporting documentation utilized. Oversee the site and/or 3rd party ... Maintain personal knowledge of current and developing government food regulations and food industry ...

OSI Group

Sr. FSQA Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57.44 - $86.16/hr

... the latest scientific supporting documentation utilized. * Oversee the site and/or 3rd party ... Maintain personal knowledge of current and developing government food regulations and food industry ...

OSI Group

FSQA Manager

Morristown, IN

Maintain personal knowledge of current and developing government food regulations and food industry ... In food science, food microbiology, biology, or related fieldpreferred. Certifications in HACCP ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer government food science in the United States is $22.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Government Food Science vs Summer Food Safety Specialist?

AspectSummer Government Food ScienceSummer Food Safety Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Food Science or related field; sometimes certifications like ServSafeBachelor's in Food Safety, Microbiology, or related; often certifications like HACCP or ServSafe
Work EnvironmentGovernment labs, research facilities, regulatory agenciesFood manufacturing plants, regulatory agencies, quality assurance labs
Employer & Industry UsageFederal/state government agencies, research institutionsFood companies, government agencies, consulting firms

Summer Government Food Science roles focus on research, product development, and regulatory compliance within government agencies. In contrast, Summer Food Safety Specialists primarily work on ensuring food safety standards are met in manufacturing or regulatory settings. Both roles require related credentials and involve work in food industry environments, but their specific focus and employer types differ.

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Infographic showing various Summer Government Food Science job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,976 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

2026 Summer Food Production Internship

Butterball

Mount Olive, NC

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

Temporary, Internship

Re-posted 6 days ago

Butterball rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

294th of 435 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Ready to shape the future of food?

Join Butterball, America’s favorite turkey brand, for an exciting summer internship! 

Butterball, LLC, is one of America’s most iconic brands and the most loved and trusted brand of turkey in the United States. Known for helping consumers celebrate Thanksgiving, Butterball also brings delicious turkey products to tables around the world every day. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our business model gives us the opportunity to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include live operations, processing facilities, corporate functions and support offices. At Butterball, we aim to provide great-tasting foods that bring people together and inspire meaningful moments with the people who matter most.

Over the course of 10-12 weeks, a Poultry Production Intern, you'll work in our Mount Olive food manufacturing plant, located in Mount Olive, North Carolina. You’ll dive into daily plant operations, tackle industry challenges, and contribute to process improvements.

The program’s primary objective is to grow future leaders by providing professional development and a series of assignments that aligns with professional interest within the processing and manufacturing industry.

What you’ll do:

Master the ins and outs of food production.
Collaborate with our team to optimize processes.
Contribute to quality assurance and food safety.
Develop your leadership skills by guiding and mentoring our first-line employees.
What you’ll get:

Hands-on experience and professional development.
Opportunities to network and learn from industry experts.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
We're looking for awesome students like you!

Do you have a knack for problem-solving and a passion for food? We're looking for creative minds who can help us make our food production process even better. You'll need to be a team player, ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done. Think you have what it takes to make a delicious difference?

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Agri-Business, Animal Science, Food Science, Meat Science, Ag Leadership, or a related field with an expected graduation date of December 2026 through June 2027.
  • Have a valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation to commute to and from work.
  • Open to relocating to Mount Olive, North Carolina if not in the area.
  • Demonstrated participation in extracurricular activity 
  • Demonstrated involvement on-campus

  • Previous work experience of any kind preferred


We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

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About Butterball

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Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Industry

Food and beverage wholesalers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Garner, NC, US

Year founded

1954

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