Regulatory and Quality Assurance Intern

Summary: Salt & Straw is a beloved ice cream company known for its innovative flavors and community focus. The Regulatory & QA Intern will support the Central Kitchen team in ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards through project-based work on supplier documentation and audit readiness. Responsibilities: - Conduct a structured review of supplier documentation for ingredient and packaging vendors, including cataloging records and assessing completeness and accuracy - Identify missing, expired, outdated, or duplicate documentation and document findings clearly - Organize supplier documentation into a standardized, accessible file structure to support audit readiness and ongoing maintenance - Develop and maintain a master tracking tool to monitor supplier documentation status, including expiration timelines and gaps - Analyze documentation trends and support prioritization of follow-up actions for incomplete or non-compliant records - Partner with the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance team to ensure alignment with SQF and internal food safety standards - Prepare a summary of findings, including key risks, gaps, and recommendations for improving document control processes - Deliver final project outputs, including a supplier documentation tracker, organized file system, gap analysis summary, and final presentation outlining findings and recommendations - Communicate progress, ask questions, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, demonstrating thoughtful curiosity and attention to detail Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate program (e.g., Oregon State University) pursuing a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field - Foundational understanding of food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance concepts - Strong attention to detail and ability to review large volumes of information with accuracy - Organizational skills with the ability to structure and maintain clear, accessible documentation systems - Analytical thinking skills, including the ability to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and trends in data - Ability to work independently and create structure in ambiguous or undefined processes - Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for project outcomes - Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets - Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize work across a defined project - Clear written and verbal communication skills - Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and ask thoughtful questions - Curiosity and interest in learning how systems and processes support food safety and production - Fluency in English Preferred Qualifications: - Prior academic or hands-on exposure to food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or manufacturing environments preferred, but not required - Experience working with data, spreadsheets, or organized documentation (through coursework, projects, or internships) preferred - Exposure to manufacturing or food production environments is a plus Required Skills: Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Manufacturing Environment, Documentation Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Analytical Thinking, English Language