QFS Intern - Summer 2027

About the Role

This internship role will be focused on Quality & Food Safety, offering hands-on experience in a manufacturing facility for students interested in food science and quality assurance. The position allows students to apply classroom knowledge to a real-world food business and manufacturing environment. The Bunge Quality and Food Safety internship program provides opportunities to work with Bunge business units, delivering solutions to internal and external stakeholders. Interns will contribute to various quality and food safety initiatives, gaining exposure to programs such as HACCP & Food Safety Plans, laboratory & instrumentation, equipment performance & maintenance, food manufacturing & prerequisite programs, product inspection, and related project work. The assignment location will be determined based on business needs, with placements at crush/refine, packaging, or grain elevator facilities. Relocation for the duration of the internship is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in the day-to-day objectives of the Quality & Food Safety department, following a 70/20/10 program governance (70% hands-on, 20% informal learning, 10% formal learning)
• Complete assigned projects within the Quality & Food Safety organization, which may include:
• Validation of microbial sampling/testing techniques and procedures
• Thermal inactivation validation studies
• Development and review of laboratory and sampling Standard Operating Procedures
• Customer complaint reduction initiatives using Root Cause Analysis and Corrective & Preventive Action techniques
• Analysis of changes to processing conditions on finished product characteristics
• Training of Operations and Mechanics on the impact to finished product quality and optimization of production parameters
• Validation of analytical methods for oils and corn milling streams
• Participation in internal audits and updates to Food Safety Plans
• Engagement with Bunge’s Quality & Food Safety Management System

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Biology/Microbiology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with an interest in Quality & Food Safety
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to analyze data and present findings in clear, concise reports
• Strong task execution and follow-through with appropriate documentation
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong interpersonal communication skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate Starting at: $25.50

Schedule

Summer Work Term: Approximately 12 weeks

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. With 34,000 dedicated employees, we partner with farmers globally to move agricultural commodities efficiently. As a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing, and refining, we offer a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work with customers to deliver quality products and innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and a presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to global food security, sustainability, and community prosperity. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland, and corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Our core values are: We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive; We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative; We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity.