Overview:

Join us for the summer!

National Beef Leathers in St. Joseph, Missouri, is looking for college students ready to explore a career in laboratory analysis to join our family for the summer of 2025 as a Laboratory Intern. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and a caring and supportive environment, National Beef could become your next career move.

Our internship program will provide you with a hands-on opportunity to work in a Leather Processing laboratory from start to finish. You will be introduced to our company culture and work practices and learn how our departments function.

This is a paid internship. Housing allowance is included where required.

This is an on-site position.

Program length: 10-12 weeks

Responsibilities:

Program highlights and responsibilities for the Laboratory Summer Internship include but are not limited to:

Gaining insight into the laboratory, technical analysis, sampling and testing, water treatment, and compliance policies of National Beef Leathers’ facility
Assisting in laboratory technical analyses for leather production
Sampling and testing materials for process control and quality assurance
Learning and understanding the full tanning process
Conducting water treatment and testing procedures while monitoring compliance with environmental regulations
Analyzing statistical data to identify trends and improve processes
Collaborating with the production team on process improvements
Maintaining accurate records of laboratory tests and results
Supporting the Laboratory Manager in daily operations
Following all laboratory safety policies and standard operating procedures at all times
Other duties as assigned

This is a safety sensitive position. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications:

Qualified Candidates for the Laboratory Summer Internship position should possess the following:

Enrolled and have completed at least three years in an accredited college degree program focusing in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field

Minimum GPA of 3.0 in core curriculum classes

Hands on experience with laboratory equipment

Familiarity with statistical analysis and data interpretation

Strong interest in laboratory work and manufacturing processes

Willingness to learn about the leather tanning process

Demonstrated leadership abilities and on-campus involvement

Conscientious and responsible demeanor

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to work both independently and in a team setting

Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products

Availability to work 40 hours per week on-site for the duration of the internship

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Company Overview:

National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it’s measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.

National Beef is an equal-opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a disabled individual.

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