FSQA Compliance & Systems Intern

About the role

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is a leading multi-national consumer packaged goods company specializing in cranberry products. Formed as a grower‑owned cooperative in 1930, it is owned by over 700 cranberry farmer families. The company emphasizes sustainability, integrity, inclusive teamwork, and a grower mindset, with a purpose to connect farms to families for a better life.

Responsibilities

• Work on project(s) relevant to Food Safety & Quality Assurance and present the project(s) at the end of the internship.
• Participate in orientation meetings, shadowing, and on‑the‑job training covering:
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and development/implementation of Corrective Actions/Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Risk assessments of products, processes and ingredients
• Ingredient/product testing
• Experimental design and data analysis
• Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and Process Performance Metrics
• Preparing and presenting projects
• Potential projects may include:
• CAPA Program Enhancement & Training Development – assess current CAPA processes, develop standardized templates, job aids, guidance materials, create a training program, and present recommendations to FSQA leadership.
• Ingredient Risk Assessment & Risk Profiling Enhancement – review current ingredient risk assessment methodology against best practices, evaluate risk factors, scoring, categorization, and develop recommendations for improved risk‑profiling tools and processes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree or PhD program in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry, or a related area.
• Some knowledge of HACCP, cGMPs, and the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule.
• Project‑oriented with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and able to work independently.

Pay

Pay range: $30.00 – $32.00 per hour.

Schedule

Internship starts June 8, 2027 and runs for 10‑12 weeks. Traditional work week with summer Fridays 8:00 am‑12:30 pm; flexibility and off‑site work may be required for project travel, experimental test runs, or customer discovery. Located at Ocean Spray’s corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA (about 45 minutes south of Boston – Exit 6 off Route 495). Virtual facilitation is possible if needed.

Benefits

Interns can participate in leadership panels, a day of fun in Boston, and learning sessions from various business functions throughout the summer.