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Quality Assurance Intern
CompanyDairy Farmers of America
LocationRichmond
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 15, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist with routine laboratory procedures, sample preparation, and equipment maintenance under supervision. Maintain accurate experimental records and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Internship Type
full time temporary
Company Size
8307
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.
We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.
We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.
At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
About the Role
Primary Duties / Responsibilities:
- Assist with routine lab procedures, including sample preparation, data collection, and equipment maintenance.
- Support ongoing research projects under the supervision of lab staff.
- Maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
- Follow all safety protocols and lab procedures.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on findings and improvements.
- Perform administrative tasks related to lab operations as needed.
- Documentation and record review- Creating and updating SOP and registry.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate will be enrolled in a technical school, undergraduate or graduate degree program with a degree focus in Quality Assurance, Chemistry, Dairy Science or related field.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Key Skills
Sample PreparationData CollectionEquipment MaintenanceRecord KeepingSafety ProtocolsSOP CreationRegistry MaintenanceDocumentation Review
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Science & ResearchManufacturingAgricultureFood & Beverage
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