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Position Summary:
The Microbiology intern will be responsible for performing a range of microbiological, analytical and/or sensory analysis on products, raw materials and facilities to assure that all corporate and regulatory standards are met as they pertain to product safety, quality and plant sanitation. Support other FSQA programs as required.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform microbiological, analytical and/or sensory analysis of samples received from manufacturing plants, R&D, Purchasing and Consumer Services departments.
- Maintain corporate analytical records.
- Ensure proper functioning, cleanliness and maintenance of laboratory and laboratory equipment.
- Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Procedures.
- Participate in development and evaluation of new methods.
- Perform product inspections from co-manufacturing facilities and maintain required records and reporting.
What You’ll Need
- Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Science, preferably in Food Science, Microbiology or Biology (or equivalent experience)
- Self-starter, with lots of initiative and highly motivated.
- Solid computer skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Focus on detail and accuracy.
- Aptitude for lab work.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Seafood HACCP preferred, strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
- Ability to safely handle, test, and taste seafood products as part of product evaluation process.
Pay Range: $20-$25/hour
Candidates must have permanent U.S. work authorization
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Position Summary:
The Microbiology intern will be responsible for performing a range of microbiological, analytical and/or sensory analysis on products, raw materials and facilities to assure that all corporate and regulatory standards are met as they pertain to product safety, quality and plant sanitation. Support other FSQA programs as required.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform microbiological, analytical and/or sensory analysis of samples received from manufacturing plants, R&D, Purchasing and Consumer Services departments.
- Maintain corporate analytical records.
- Ensure proper functioning, cleanliness and maintenance of laboratory and laboratory equipment.
- Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Procedures.
- Participate in development and evaluation of new methods.
- Perform product inspections from co-manufacturing facilities and maintain required records and reporting.
What You’ll Need
- Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Science, preferably in Food Science, Microbiology or Biology (or equivalent experience)
- Self-starter, with lots of initiative and highly motivated.
- Solid computer skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Focus on detail and accuracy.
- Aptitude for lab work.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Seafood HACCP preferred, strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
- Ability to safely handle, test, and taste seafood products as part of product evaluation process.
Pay Range: $20-$25/hour
Candidates must have permanent U.S. work authorization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Science & Research
- Retail
- Airlines
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance intern jobs.
- Enrollment in or completion of a degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering
- Familiarity with writing and executing manual test cases and test plans
- Exposure to bug tracking tools such as JIRA or similar systems
- Basic knowledge of software development life cycle and testing methodologies
- Experience or coursework in automation tools such as Selenium or similar frameworks
- Strong written communication skills for documenting defects and test results clearly
Tips for Your Quality Assurance Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to testing types
Separate manual testing experience from automation work on your resume. Hiring managers scan for specific skills like writing test cases, logging defects, and executing regression cycles, so grouping these under clear headings helps you pass applicant tracking systems fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality assurance intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Document test artifacts in your portfolio
Attach sample test plans, bug reports, or test case spreadsheets to your application materials. Even school projects or personal app testing count. Reviewers for QA intern roles want evidence you can write structured, reproducible steps, not just describe testing conceptually.
Target job postings by domain, not just title
Search for quality assurance intern openings filtered by industry, since QA work in medical devices requires different regulatory knowledge than QA in mobile gaming. Matching your coursework or prior experience to the right domain raises your callback rate noticeably.
Prepare for a live defect-finding exercise
Many QA intern interviews include a short practical test where you explore a web app or feature and document what you find. Practice writing bug reports with steps to reproduce, expected behavior, actual behavior, and severity before your interview, not after receiving the invite.
Follow up with a specific observation from the interview
After your interview, send a short note that references a specific testing scenario or product challenge you discussed. Generic thank-you messages rarely help in QA hiring, but demonstrating you retained technical details signals the attention to detail the role demands.
Quality Assurance Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality assurance interns?
The most active employers for quality assurance interns right now are United States Steel, Elanco, and Simmons Foods, and the most openings are in Indiana, Ohio, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Technology companies and healthcare software firms consistently post the highest volume of quality assurance intern roles throughout the year.
How many quality assurance intern jobs are remote?
About 21% of quality assurance intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible intern roles in tech. Sub-areas like test automation scripting and performance testing tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles involving hardware, lab environments, or on-site product testing typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a quality assurance intern?
Start by building foundational knowledge in software testing concepts, including the difference between functional and non-functional testing, how test cases are structured, and what a defect lifecycle looks like. Practice writing bug reports using free tools or open-source apps. Then pursue coursework or certifications in testing basics, assemble a small portfolio of test artifacts, and apply to intern openings that align with your technical background and industry interest.
Can you get a quality assurance intern role with no prior experience?
Yes, many quality assurance intern roles are designed for candidates with no professional experience, provided you can demonstrate foundational testing skills. Focus on coursework in software development or computer science, build sample test cases or defect logs from personal or academic projects, and highlight any attention-to-detail work from other contexts. Employers hiring QA interns expect to train on domain-specific tools and processes.
What does the quality assurance intern interview process look like?
Most quality assurance intern interviews include an initial recruiter screen focused on your background and availability, followed by a technical round where you may be asked to write test cases for a described feature, identify edge cases, or walk through a bug report you have written. Some employers add a practical exercise where you test a live application. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with the QA lead or engineering manager about your approach to finding defects.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs?
You can find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills, location preference, and industry interest, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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