As the nation’s largest beet sugar producer, American Crystal Sugar Company is committed to finding ways to continually improve. It’s why we reward people who take action, work smart, and reach further.

We are seeking a motivated, self-starter to join our team at the Technical Services Center as a Microbiology Lab Intern (Part-time hours).

Duties include but are not limited to:

·Media preparation, anaerobic tube counts, plate counts, sugar sampling, wastewater, and special survey samples.

·PCR special projects.

·Chemistry work including NIR, polarimeter, refractometer, etc.

·Other project work that may become available.

The ideal student would be at least a sophomore in the microbiology, biotechnology, or biology program. Chosen candidate must have a minimum of 12 hours available per week to work. Flexible work schedule Monday - Friday between 8 am -5 pm. Training will be provided. Selection will depend on class schedule and available hours to work.

Compensation Range:

$20.00 - $20.00 /hr

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GROW WITH US American Crystal Sugar Company is an agricultural cooperative specializing in the production of sugar and agri-products. American Crystal is owned by 2,750 shareholders/growers who raise approximately one-third of the nation’s sugarbeet acreage in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota. As the largest beet sugar producer in the United States, the company produces and sells about 15 percent of America’s finest quality sugar. American Crystal operates sugar factories in Crookston, East Grand Forks, and Moorhead, Minnesota; Drayton and Hillsboro, North Dakota. The company’s technical services center and corporate headquarters are also located in Moorhead. Along with our shareholders, American Crystal’s employees drive the performance of the company. To support our commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, we hire skilled individuals with a wide range of work experiences and educational backgrounds. We proudly offer numerous paths for growth – professionally and personally – for accountants, engineers, factory technicians, supervisors, and managers. American Crystal customers are some of the most well-known names in the food industry. We strive to be the supplier of choice for our customers. Our customers need to be delighted by our deliveries, confident in our partnering efforts, and assured they’re sourcing the safest, highest quality products available.

Microbiology Intern