FSQA Undergraduate Intern

Position Summary:

We are seeking a driven, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures.

What you'll do:

During the internship, you will work with FSQA and operations to focus on and gain an understanding of production processes across the industry
Assist the Food Safety Manager with information gathering and data entry for vendor qualification program
Perform data analysis and result reporting for environmental testing of processing rooms
Apply critical thinking and problem solving while supporting our validation team to ensure the compliance of our good manufacturing practices requirements
Assess specification documents pertaining to vendor provided products as well as company processed products

Capital Seaboard has provided top quality produce and seafood to the greater Baltimore/DC area for over 30 years. Their reputation for excellence is driven not only by their commitment to quality but by their pragmatic food safety team. With all Big 9 allergens, three processing rooms, multiple climate-controlled zones, and a dry goods warehouse all under one roof;
Capital Seaboard is a complex food safety learning opportunity like no other.
This position will offer students the opportunity to build on knowledge obtained from their coursework and apply it to a real-world production setting. Interns will be exposed to active sanitation and manufacturing processes and gain experience monitoring and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices. They will be introduced to HACCP Planning, verification and traceability programs, and Corrective Action Reporting. They will experience weekly mentoring on relevant topics within the industry and have the chance to network with onsite USDA inspectors.
This 10-week internship program will extend from the last week of May through the first week of August. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation to and from the facility located in Jessup MD.Interns will be paid hourly at $16 per hour and maximum allowed to work 40 hours a week. This Final date to receive applications on April 1st 2026, any applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
This posting is for our Undergraduate Internship. If you are currently enrolled in a Graduate program please apply to our Graduate Internship posting. Graduate level applicants to this posting will not be considered.

About you:

Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college (At least 18 years of age)
Seeking a Bachelor of Science/Arts in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Animal sciences, Agricultural sciences, Nutritional sciences, Food sciences, Public health, Community health
* preferred
Tolerant of a range of environmental conditions including wet and cold (30 Degrees Fahrenheit)

Availability to work an in person schedule 40 hours/week throughout summer break.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-directed and able to work without supervision

Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas