Quality Laboratory Intern at TILLEY DISTRIBUTION INC – Middle River, Maryland

Quality Laboratory Intern

Department

Reports To

FLSA Status

EEO Category

Job Class

Last Modified

Quality

Quality Supervisor

Non-Exempt

Professional

Intern

3.11.2026

Job Summary

The Summer Laboratory Internship at Tilley Distribution, Inc. is a hands-on experience designed for students pursuing degrees in Chemistry, Food Science, or related scientific disciplines. Interns will work directly within our Quality organization and gain real-world exposure to laboratory testing, quality control systems, and food/chemical industry standards.

This role is built from the core responsibilities of our Quality Technician role and is designed to prepare interns for careers in quality assurance, laboratory science, and regulated manufacturing environments.

Essential Functions / General Accountabilities

As a Summer Lab Intern, you will support day-to-day laboratory and quality operations under the guidance of an experienced Quality professional. Your work will include:

Laboratory Testing & Analysis

Perform routine laboratory testing on incoming raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

Learn and apply analytical techniques such as:

Specific Gravity

Refractive Index

Moisture Analysis

UV‑Vis Spectroscopy

Gas Chromatography

Quality Systems & Data Management

Accurately document test results and enter analytical data into a Laboratory Information Management System

Review laboratory records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal quality procedures, equipment & Laboratory Operations[AF1]

Assist with daily laboratory equipment checks and calibrations

Learn proper laboratory maintenance practices and the importance of instrument reliability in quality decision‑making, non-conformance & continuous Improvement[AF2]

Support root cause investigations related to quality non-conformances

Participating in corrective and preventive action activities

Observe how quality issues are identified, investigated, and resolved in a production environment

Understanding of SOPs, documentation, and controlled quality systems

Cross-Functional Exposure

Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Operations teams

See how laboratory results directly impact manufacturing decisions and product release

Job Qualifications

Are pursuing a BS or MS in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related scientific field

Skills

Experience in laboratory science, quality systems, or manufacturing environments

High-interest, structured work; problem-solving; and working with data. Desire hands-on experience that directly translates to full-time QA/QC roles

Professional & Career Development

Experience working in a regulated laboratory and warehouse environmentInsight into career paths in Quality, Regulatory, and Laboratory Operations Work Environment

Hands-on work in a laboratory and warehouse settingA combination of bench work, data entry, and collaboration with production teamsEmphasis on safety, accuracy, and professionalism

Location

Middle River, MD

Why Join Tilley Distribution?

This program is designed not just as a summer job, but as a career-building experience. Interns leave with:

Practical lab experience aligned with industry roles

A strong foundation in quality systems

Professional mentorship from experienced Quality leaders

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.