About the role#
This internship offers a 10 to 11 week experience during the summer of 2027. You will work directly with our Site Manufacturing Quality and Food Safety teams in Tennessee. A functional lead will serve as your mentor, providing day-to-day guidance and support throughout the program.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with manufacturing quality and food safety teams.
- Contribute to projects focused on food safety, food defense, and quality systems.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Engage in professional and social activities to network with peers and senior leaders.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science or chemistry.
- You will be entering your junior or senior year following the summer internship.
- You are legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- You can provide your own transportation to and from the work site.
- You must successfully complete a drug and background screening.
Location & details#
- The position is based on-site in the Nashville, Tennessee area, including Lebanon and Franklin.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About Mars
Mars is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in McLean, Virginia. The organization operates across several specialties including Mars Petcare, Mars Food, Mars Edge, and Mars Wrigley. It employs over 56,000 people globally. The company functions as a privately held entity.
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