Quality Intern - St. Croix, U.S.V.I.

What makes this a great opportunity?

Our Summer Internship Program offers hands-on, real-world experience in the spirits industry. Interns take ownership of meaningful projects, deliver tangible results, and present their work to senior leadership.

You will be mentored by experienced professionals and gain exposure that bridges classroom knowledge with practical application. Our culture is dynamic, collaborative, and innovative-creating opportunities every day to Unleash Your Spirit.

This is a full-time, paid internship (40 hours per week) designed to provide an impactful summer experience.

Role Responsibilities

The Quality Intern will partner closely with distillery operations to support and optimize fermentation processes at Cruzan Rum Distillery. This role blends production exposure with laboratory experience, enabling direct contributions to process improvements.
The intern will also gain hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation including Gas Chromatography (GC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Density Meter Analysis (DMA).

Role Responsibilities

• 60% - Assigned Projects: Lead fermentation and quality-focused projects, including data analysis and process optimization
• 20% - Networking and Mentoring: Engage with cross-functional teams and industry mentors
• 20% - Day-to-Day Support: Assist with distillery and laboratory operations

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline (preferred: rising senior)
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced, unstructured environment
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and listening skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders and navigate stairs
• Ability to walk moderate distances (up to ¼ mile)
• Ability to tolerate periods of elevated temperatures

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, assistance may be provided to selected candidates based on role requirements and company guidelines.

Job Segment: Summer Internship, Intern, Data Analyst, Entry Level, Data

Client-provided location(s): River Falls, WI

Job ID: Beam_Suntory-1380672400

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-04-09T19:33:26