First Quality Retail Services, LLC in Lewistown, PA is seeking talented, team-oriented members for its Internship Programs in 2027. We have one goal: providing you with real life, hands-on experience! These positions are full-time, paid positions where you will work on real projects with real results! .
Purpose and role of job:
Under the direction of a Product Development Scientist or Manager, create, develop, test, and implement new and proprietary designs of Adult Incontinence and/or Feminine Hygiene products based upon business, customer, and consumer needs. Provide support for the needs of present product systems to assure competitive performance and value.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
- Contribute to FQ as a member of the Product Development team by executing projects in timely, diligent, safe, and professional manner.
- Work with cross functional teams across the business to support the design new products and product improvements to meet business and consumer needs.
- Support the development of new and improved materials and technologies with suppliers, and ensure all new raw materials obtain proper safety testing and clearance.
- Maintain the existing business product cost improvements through product redesigns and improvements.
- Assist in corporate proprietary technology by documenting novel ideas.
- Complete product testing of internal and benchmark products to understand and compare product performance.
- Develop new test methods to better predict and understand product performance in use.
- Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
Education and experience requirements:
- Technical Bachelor’s degree (e.g. Engineering, Chemistry, Biology) or equivalent – completed or in process.
- Zero to two+ years in Research and Design supporting, developing and implementing new products.
- Knowledge of retail absorbent products preferred.
- Experience with the scientific method of testing hypotheses, resulting in specific conclusions and recommendations.
- Able to speak, read and write the English language and have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good analytical skills, with attention to detail and working knowledge of basic statistics
- Good computer skills with Microsoft Office programs
- Good time management skills with desire to learn and take initiative
- Able to travel occasionally to US and International manufacturing plants for product and process trials.
Work Environment:
- Office, lab, and manufacturing work environments.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
Skills Required
- Technical bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or an equivalent field, completed or in progress
- Zero to two-plus years of research and development experience supporting, developing, and implementing new products
- Knowledge of retail absorbent products
- Experience applying the scientific method to test hypotheses and produce conclusions and recommendations
- Strong English-language oral and written communication skills
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of basic statistics
- Computer skills using Microsoft Office programs
- Good time management skills and willingness to learn and take initiative
- Ability to travel occasionally to United States and international manufacturing plants
First Quality Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First Quality and has not been reviewed or approved by First Quality.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is described as competitive across many hourly, technical, and engineering roles, with pay often characterized as good or fair for the job. Market-aligned base rates are reflected in recent postings and salary entries across multiple functions.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly bonuses, shift differentials, and overtime opportunities are commonly cited and meaningfully boost total earnings. Bonus eligibility appears to be a consistent feature in many roles.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, a year of free diapers for new parents, and employer-matched dependent care assistance. These family-focused additions complement core offerings and signal an emphasis on supporting caregivers.
First Quality Insights
What We Do
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito® Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability. If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
