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Louisville, KY, United States

Edison, NJ, United States

Quality Intern

Making Better Happen

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.

From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Every one of us works towards our shared purpose: Making Better Happen™.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together.

Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.

Begin a better future as an onsite Quality Intern in Louisville, KY or Edison, NJ location

Compensation Range: $14 -$20

Duration: 12 Weeks

AAK Louisville

About the role

AAK is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Intern to support our Quality and Regulatory Affairs team. This internship offers hands-on experience in food industry quality systems, regulatory compliance, and data management. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a relevant academic program and has a strong interest in quality assurance, food science, regulatory affairs, or a related field.

Responsibilities

The duties of the Quality Intern include but are not limited to:

1. Data reporting, digital transition of analytical testing results, and statistical monitoring

2. Review internal specifications across US locations for alignment

3. Regulatory updates (newsletters, presentations, trackers)

4. Customer statement reviews for AAK global compliance and US regulatory compliance

5. Global QFS management system standardization support

6. Quality/Regulatory research and reporting

About you

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Food Science, Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with data management tools is a plus.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

In return AAK offer

Hands on industry experience

Competitive compensation

Mentorship from an industry professional

Exposure to industry specific tools, technologies, and processes

Networking opportunities within the company and industry

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

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