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

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.

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.

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.