Quality Lab Internship (Onsite, Louisville, KY)

Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. E-commerce becomes the laboratory for consumer feedback and serves as a data pool for future retail endeavors. Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through ecommerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the World’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, Prime Energy, and 3D Energy only to include more in the coming years. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the World’s most noted consumer product brand companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand’s goal is to be the go-to ‘Better for You Brand’ for everything from nutritional supplements, energy drinks, snacks and much more. 

The Role:  

The Quality Assurance Intern will gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to quality management processes within a dynamic and regulated industry. This internship offers an opportunity to contribute to quality lab initiatives, learn about regulatory compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction. 

Key Responsibilities: 

·       Support the quality team in various administrative tasks and projects as needed. 

·       Help maintain and organize quality-related data, including quality metrics, trends, and performance indicators. Assist in generating reports and presentations to communicate quality performance. 

·       Perform lab tests on product to analyze performance, viability, etc.

·       Help ensure that documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with regulatory requirements. 

·       Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing quality, efficiency, and effectiveness, within the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvement recommendations. 

·       Participate in training sessions and workshops related to quality assurance and process improvement. 

·       Seek opportunities to expand knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices. 

Note: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice. 

Key Skills and Experience Preferred: 

Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Quality Management, Biology, Manufacturing, or a related discipline. 

Excellent collaborator and relationship builder; internal and external 

Excellent planning, root cause analysis/problem-solving, and organizational skills. 

Ability to travel as needed. 

Has a demonstrated passion that align with the core values of Congo Brands. 

Basic understanding of quality assurance principles is a plus.