Laboratory Intern - Summer 2026

Job description

Red Star Yeast Company LLC (RSYC), a leader in the Yeast Manufacturing Industry, is now accepting resumes for a Laboratory Internship position at our Cedar Rapids, IA location! RSYC is a joint venture between Lesaffre Yeast Corporation and ADM, and is proud to have a state of the art facility that operates as the largest fresh yeast manufacturing facility in North America. The Lesaffre Yeast Corporation has been providing quality yeast products since 1853 and is the world leader in yeast and yeast extracts with a presence in more than 30 countries worldwide. This is a great opportunity for students currently studying Chemistry, Microbiology or Food Science to get real world, hands on experience with a great company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to: Primary Duties - Conducts microbiological analysis of samples and preparation of pure culture yeast for use in fermentations. - Conducts test including nitrogen, phosphorus, pH, color, percentage of Buds, dry matters, sugar, brix, following written procedures, calculating results and recording in appropriate log books. - Conducts chemical and physical analysis of raw materials and yeast,...