Quality Assurance Intern Jobs in Tennessee
Quality Assurance Intern jobs in Tennessee are actively posted across the state's manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors, with demand ranging from undergraduate students to recent graduates seeking hands-on industry experience. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville lead in hiring volume, with established employers like Nissan North America, HCA Healthcare, and Tennessee Valley Authority consistently bringing on quality assurance interns across their operations. The most in-demand specialties include production line inspection, software QA testing, and regulatory compliance support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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CCL Sleeve/IML location
About Us: Serving the packaging and promotional industry for over sixty years, CCL is the global supply chain leader of innovative premium packaging, promotional vehicles and comprehensive label solutions for the world’s largest consumer, agricultural and healthcare corporation.
Candidates We Consider: We are looking for candidates who have a great attitude and a desire to learn a CAREER in a fast-paced environment. We have several manufacturing positions available with on-the-job training provided.
What We Offer: CCL has a program that allows employees learning the trade to quickly increase their pay rate as they grow into their position. CCL offers an extensive benefits package that includes: paid time off after introductory period, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), company-paid life insurance and disability insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, referral program, and tuition reimbursement.
Shift hours:
2nd shift - (10% shift differential on top of base pay)
- Job Summary:
Supports quality in standard processes to ensure compliance with standards; works with production
team to ensure inspection and testing procedures are implemented and maintained, performs testing
and audits of in-process and completes work orders to ensure product conformance.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs approval and final release of products based on customer specifications and
- Inspect finished products, raw materials, supplies, equipment, personnel, and facilities for
- Perform First Article and Retention Sample digital comparisons to ensure copy integrity and
- Completes auditing of GMP, housekeeping and job ticket documentation.
- Ensure that sample inspections are completed accurately within specifications and within
- Compile data for Certificates of Compliance and Certificates of Analysis.
- Document defects with conciseness, accuracy, and details to ensure defects are not reproduced
- Calibrating and cleaning of testing equipment.
- Perform tasks assigned by others in a diverse and varied work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Good communication skills
- Willingness and ability to work with other team members and management.
- Strong work ethic and good attitude towards work.
- Honest, reliable team player.
- Safety conscious and comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with
regulations.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- 6 months or more experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
- 6 month or more industry experience (preferred)
CCL Sleeve/IML location
About Us: Serving the packaging and promotional industry for over sixty years, CCL is the global supply chain leader of innovative premium packaging, promotional vehicles and comprehensive label solutions for the world’s largest consumer, agricultural and healthcare corporation.
Candidates We Consider: We are looking for candidates who have a great attitude and a desire to learn a CAREER in a fast-paced environment. We have several manufacturing positions available with on-the-job training provided.
What We Offer: CCL has a program that allows employees learning the trade to quickly increase their pay rate as they grow into their position. CCL offers an extensive benefits package that includes: paid time off after introductory period, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), company-paid life insurance and disability insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, referral program, and tuition reimbursement.
Shift hours:
2nd shift - (10% shift differential on top of base pay)
- Job Summary:
Supports quality in standard processes to ensure compliance with standards; works with production
team to ensure inspection and testing procedures are implemented and maintained, performs testing
and audits of in-process and completes work orders to ensure product conformance.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs approval and final release of products based on customer specifications and
- Inspect finished products, raw materials, supplies, equipment, personnel, and facilities for
- Perform First Article and Retention Sample digital comparisons to ensure copy integrity and
- Completes auditing of GMP, housekeeping and job ticket documentation.
- Ensure that sample inspections are completed accurately within specifications and within
- Compile data for Certificates of Compliance and Certificates of Analysis.
- Document defects with conciseness, accuracy, and details to ensure defects are not reproduced
- Calibrating and cleaning of testing equipment.
- Perform tasks assigned by others in a diverse and varied work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Good communication skills
- Willingness and ability to work with other team members and management.
- Strong work ethic and good attitude towards work.
- Honest, reliable team player.
- Safety conscious and comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with
regulations.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- 6 months or more experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
- 6 month or more industry experience (preferred)
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Quality Assurance Intern Job Market in Tennessee
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance intern jobs across Tennessee.
- Enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's program in engineering, science, or a related field
- Familiarity with quality management principles such as ISO standards or Six Sigma concepts
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, or test procedures
- Experience with data entry, spreadsheet tools, or basic statistical analysis software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting defects and findings
- Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing, laboratory, or clinical environment
Quality Assurance Intern Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance intern in Tennessee?
Most quality assurance intern roles in Tennessee require current enrollment or recent graduation from a college or university program in engineering, life sciences, information technology, or a related discipline. Tennessee does not require a state-issued license specifically for QA interns, but employers in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and medical devices often expect familiarity with FDA guidelines or ISO standards. Building laboratory, manufacturing, or software testing experience through coursework or campus projects strengthens applications.
Which companies hire quality assurance interns in Tennessee?
Tennessee quality assurance intern roles are posted by Food Lion, Morgan Olson, and Reser's Fine Foods and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's concentration of automotive manufacturers, healthcare systems, and defense contractors creates consistent intern demand across both large corporations and regional facilities.
Which Tennessee cities have the most quality assurance intern jobs?
Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga have the most quality assurance intern openings in Tennessee. Nashville's large healthcare and corporate headquarters presence drives significant demand there, while Memphis benefits from its logistics and manufacturing base, and Knoxville's proximity to Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee brings consistent openings in technical and scientific QA roles.
Are there remote quality assurance intern jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're limited. Quality assurance intern work is often hands-on, involving physical inspection, lab testing, or on-site production support, which reduces remote availability. About 30% of quality assurance intern openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the industry mix. Software QA and regulatory documentation roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance intern in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to structured internship programs at Tennessee's major manufacturers and healthcare systems, many of which are designed for students with no prior work experience. Employers like Nissan, HCA Healthcare, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory run formal intern cohorts that welcome candidates from related degree programs. Completing relevant coursework in quality control, statistics, or regulatory compliance, along with any volunteer laboratory or inspection experience, gives candidates a meaningful edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings updated regularly. Search the roles that match your background, review the full descriptions, and apply directly to the positions that fit your experience and availability.
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