Science Internship

Job Description

About Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific is dedicated to doing important work, such as helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and ensuring food safety. The company emphasizes that employees’ work will have a real-world impact and they will be supported in achieving their career goals. Staff members are committed to making a difference for the organization, client partners, and patients. Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks individuals with proven competencies and strong character to lead the organization.

The company offers professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities for its interns to support future career growth. They are committed to supporting interns whether they wish to return as a repeat intern, transition into one of their Leadership Development Programs, or pursue a full-time position post-graduation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Job Description, Detailed

This is an Undergraduate Internship position primarily focused on roles within a manufacturing environment, though the compensation section mentions “Engineering internships,” the core degree requirement is Biology or Chemistry.

Work Schedule:
• Standard (Mon-Fri)
• Environmental Conditions: Office

Impact and Project Focus:
Interns are matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All assigned projects hold significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business.

Summer Project Responsibilities may include:
• Reagent Formulation: Completing the formulation of reagents and solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, strictly following controlled documents and procedures.
• Technical Application & Analysis: Applying specialized technical knowledge and skills to make detailed observations and analyze data within operating parameters. Actively participating in troubleshooting for specific processes or activities.
• Maintenance & Record Keeping: Maintaining equipment, product inventory, and related records. Noting variances on manufacturing documents, auditing, evaluating process documents, and proposing revisions.
• Process Optimization & Compliance: Identifying manufacturing procedures aimed at optimizing existing processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Quality & CAPA: Informing the team lead/supervisor of factors that may affect product quality, initiating problem reports for deviations and non-conforming materials, and suggesting options for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Peer Review Support: Potentially supporting or assisting in the peer review of daily work orders to ensure compliance, accuracy, and quality.
• Training & Standards Compliance: Satisfactorily completing Thermo Fisher Scientific training requirements on time and operating within all ISO, GMP, and FDA standards pertaining to Frederick Site Manufacturing Operations.
• Other Duties: Performing other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Start Date and Duration:
• The internship is scheduled to begin on either May 11th or June 15th, 2026.
• The duration will be 10-12 weeks, dependent upon student availability per academic calendars.

Compensation & Relocation:
• Hourly Rate: Between $21.50 – $28.75, dependent upon the location supported (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines).
• Relocation Stipend: A stipend of $5,000 is offered if necessary. Students must be located 50+ miles away from the physical internship location to be eligible.

Requirements (“How will you get here?”):
• Education: Must be an undergraduate student completing a Biology or Chemistry related degree between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Experience: 0 years of work experience required; however, previous related internships are preferred.
• Character & Drive:
• A consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

Legal Authorization:
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
• Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.